A Researcher Has Developed the Following Regression Equation to Predict

question 127

Multiple Choice

A researcher has developed the following regression equation to predict the prices of luxurious Oceanside condominium units, = 40 + 0.15Size + 50View, where Price is the price of a unit (in $1,000s) , Size is the square footage (in sq. feet) , and View is a dummy variable taking on 1 for an ocean view unit and 0 for a bay view unit. Which of the following is the predicted price of a bay view unit measuring 1,500 square feet?

• A) $315,000
• B) $50,000
• C) $265,000
• D) $40,000

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Definitions:

Investment Revenue

Income generated from the holding of investments like stocks, bonds, real estate, and other assets.

Fair Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability, based on current prices or valuations in an orderly transaction between market participants.

Equity Investment Portfolio

A collection of equity securities owned by an individual or institution, often diversified across various sectors.

Realized Gain

The profit made from the sale of an asset or investment when it is actually sold, not just on paper.