A Realtor Wants to Predict and Compare the Prices of Homes

question 12

Essay

A realtor wants to predict and compare the prices of homes in three neighboring locations.She considers the following linear models:
Model A: Price = β₀ + β₁Size + β₂Age + ε
Model B: Price = β₀ + β₁ Size + β₃ Loc1 + β₄ Loc2 + ε
Model C: Price = β₀ + β₁Size + β₂Age + β₃ Loc1 + β₄ Loc2 +ε
where,
Price = the price of a home (in $1,000s)
Size = the square footage (in sq.feet)
Loc1 = a dummy variable taking on 1 for Location 1,and 0 otherwise
Loc2 = a dummy variable taking on 1 for Location 2,and 0 otherwise
After collecting data on 52 sales and applying regression,her findings were summarized in the following table. Note: The values of relevant test statistics are shown in parentheses below the estimated coefficients.
Using Model B,compute the predicted difference between the price of homes with the same square footage located in Location 2 and Location 3.

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Definitions:

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due within one year or within a normal operating cycle.

Stockholders' Equity

Represents the equity stake currently held by all shareholders of a company, calculated as the total assets minus total liabilities.

Working Capital

The distinction between an organization's immediate assets and liabilities, showing its short-term fiscal well-being and effectiveness in operations.

Plant and Equipment

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business, not intended for sale.