In the Multiple Regression Model with Two Regressors,the Formula for the Slope

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Essay

In the multiple regression model with two regressors,the formula for the slope of the first explanatory variable is (small letters refer to deviations from means as in ).
An alternative way to derive the OLS estimator is given through the following three step procedure.
Step 1: regress Y on a constant and ,and calculate the residual (Res1).
Step 2: regress on a constant and ,and calculate the residual (Res2).
Step 3: regress Res1 on a constant and Res2.
Prove that the slope of the regression in Step 3 is identical to the above formula.

Distinguish between the influence of cognitive psychology and other disciplines on social psychology.

Recognize the importance and role of replication in the scientific method.

Understand the distinction between sociology and social psychology.

Acknowledge the significance of behavior observation and measurement in social psychology studies.

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