Below You Are Given a Partial Computer Output Based on a Sample

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Essay

Below you are given a partial computer output based on a sample of 12 observations relating the number of personal computers sold by a computer shop per month (Y),unit price (X₁ in $1,000)and the number of advertising spots (X₂)they used on a local television station.

a.At $\alpha$ = 0.05 level of significance,test to determine if the model is significant.That is,determine if there exists a significant relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable.
b.Determine the multiple coefficient of determination.
c.Determine the adjusted multiple coefficient of determination.

Grasp the concept of diminishing returns and its impact on productivity.

Distinguish between different types of inputs and their variability in the short and long run.

Understand the role of capital and labor in influencing the total and marginal product curves.

Interpret graphical representations of production functions such as total product and marginal product curves.

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