Using the Cook's Distance Statistic Dᵢ to Determine Influential Points

question 289

Multiple Choice

Using the Cook's distance statistic Dᵢ to determine influential points in a multiple regression model with k independent variable and n observations and letting Fᵥ₁ᵥ₂ denote the critical value of an F distribution with v₁ and v₂ degrees of freedom at a 0.50 level of significance, Xᵢ is an influential point if

• A) Dᵢ < Fk₊₁,n₋k₋₁.
• B) Dᵢ > Fk₊₁,n₋k₋₁.
• C) Dᵢ < Fn₋k₋₁, k₊₁.
• D) Dᵢ > Fn₋k₋₁, k₊₁.

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Definitions:

Incoming Information

Data or knowledge received by an individual or organization that needs to be processed, analyzed, or acted upon.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others, allowing for more efficient information processing.

Recognizable Patterns

Observable and predictable sequences or arrangements in data, behavior, or events, which can be identified and often used for analysis or prediction.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.