TABLE 15-6 Given Below Are Results from the Regression Analysis on 40

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TABLE 15-6
Given below are results from the regression analysis on 40 observations where the dependent variable is the number of weeks a worker is unemployed due to a layoff (Y) and the independent variables are the age of the worker (X₁), the number of years of education received (X₂), the number of years at the previous job (X₃), a dummy variable for marital status (X₄: 1 = married, 0 = otherwise), a dummy variable for head of household (X₅: 1 = yes, 0 = no) and a dummy variable for management position (X₆: 1 = yes, 0 = no).
The coefficient of multiple determination (R) for the regression model using each of the 6 variables Xⱼ as the dependent variable and all other X variables as independent variables are, respectively, 0.2628, 0.1240, 0.2404, 0.3510, 0.3342 and 0.0993.
The partial results from best-subset regression are given below:

-Referring to Table 15-6, the variable X₁ should be dropped to remove collinearity.

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Definitions:

T Tubule

T Tubules, or transverse tubules, are extensions of the cell membrane that penetrate into the center of skeletal and cardiac muscle cells, facilitating the rapid transmission of signals.

Triad

Two terminal cisternae and a T tubule between them.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in large numbers in most cells, where the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur.

Skeletal Muscle Fibers

The long, cylindrical cells that make up skeletal muscles, responsible for voluntary movements through contraction.