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The GR5205 midterm is closed notes and closed book. Calculators are allowed. Tablets, phones, computers and other equivalent forms of technology are strictly prohibited. Students are not allowed to communicate with anyone with the exception of the TA and the professor. Students must include all relevant work in the handwritten problems to receive full credit.

Problem 1 [10 pts] Consider the simple linear regression and regression through the origin models defined respectively by (1) Yi = 0 + 1xi + ηi, i = 1, 2, . . . , n, ηi iid∼ N(0, σ²), and (2) Yi = 1xi + ηi, i = 1, 2, . . . , n, ηi iid∼ N(0, σ²). Assume that the true data generating process comes from the simple linear regression model (1). However, suppose that you estimate 1 using the regression through the origin least squares estimator ŷ1 = Σ xiyi/ Σ x²i. Compute the bias of ŷ1, i.e., compute E[ŷ1] − 1.

Problem 2 [20 pts] Consider the least squares estimated simple linear regression model (3) ŷi = ŷ0 + ŷ1xi = Σ hijYj, where hij are the hat-values. Consider vectors 1 = (1, 1, · · · , 1)ᵀ, x = (x₁, x₂, · · · , xₙ)ᵀ and e = (e₁, e₂, · · · , eₙ)ᵀ. Note that e is the vector of residuals based on the least squares estimated model ŷi defined in (3). Using properties of the hat-values, prove that any vector in the span of 1 and x is orthogonal to the residual vector e.

Problem 3 [10 pts] Consider the least squares estimated multiple linear regression model (4) ŷ = Xŷ = HY, where H is the hat-matrix and X is the design matrix of dimensions (n ≥ p). Using properties of the hat-matrix, prove that any vector in the column space of X is orthogonal to the residual vector e.

Problem 4 [30 pts] Consider the following toy dataset displayed in the scatter plot below. Let the predictor variable be assigned as x, the response as Y and assign n as the sample size. Note that there are n = 30 cases in this dataset. Consider testing if the slope statistically differs from -3, i.e., test the null/alternative pair H0 : β1 = 3 versus HA : β1 ≠ 3.

Problem 5 [30 pts] Consider the following study examining the effects of different amounts of THC, the major ingredient in marijuana, injected directly in the brain. The response variable (Y) is locomotor activity. In this approach, the researchers run an ANCOVA model (or multiple linear regression model) on the post-injection scores, partialling out pre-injection differences.

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In this midterm examination, five key problems are presented regarding statistical methods, specifically focusing on linear regression theory, properties related to hat-values, slope testing, and the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) models for assessing the effects of a variable. Each problem requires analytical approaches and practical applications of statistical concepts learned in the course.

Problem 1 Solution

To analyze the bias associated with the least squares estimator of a regression model through the origin, consider a simple linear regression with the model Yi = β0 + β1xi + ηi. Under this framework, if we do not account for the intercept (β0) and only focus on estimating β1 using the regression through the origin, the estimator becomes:

ŷ1 = Σ xiyi / Σ x²i. Given that the true model includes an intercept, the bias can be calculated as:

E[ŷ1] = E[(Σ xiyi / Σ x²i)]. Given that the true model is identified as centered around the intercept, the estimator ŷ1 is biased towards zero. Analytically, the estimator will underestimate the slope coefficient since it does not account for β0. Thus, the bias is computed as:

Bias(ŷ1) = E[ŷ1] - β1 = -(β0 / Σ x²i). This illustrates how omitted variable bias can influence slope estimations in regression analysis.

Problem 2 Solution

In addressing the properties of least square estimations, when analyzing the relationship between vectors, it is important to highlight how hat-values (hij) operate within the context of least squares. Any vector constructed from 1 and x can be expressed as:

v = a1 + bx, where a and b are scalars. The orthogonality condition requires that:

eᵀv = 0, where e represents residuals from fitted values. Substituting in the definitions we find that:

e can be expressed as Y - ŷ, leading to Σ (Y - ŷ)(a + bx) = 0. Since the fitted model minimizes the least squares criterion, we can assert that for any vector constructed from these spans, the orthogonality condition holds true.

Problem 3 Solution

In this regression analysis, where Y = Xβ + e, and H reflects the hat-matrix, for any vector u in the column space of X:

u = Xk (for some vector k), the residual vector e remains orthogonal to u as illustrated by the property of the hat-matrix that dictates:

H = X(XᵀX)⁻¹Xᵀ, whereby projections onto their column spaces inherently dictate orthogonality properties to residuals, thus verifying the solution.

Problem 4 Solution

Testing if the slope differs from -3 requires establishing our null hypothesis H0: β1 = -3 against HA: β1 ≠ -3. From the provided R output for the regression model:

t = -2.4985, degrees of freedom = 28, giving us a t-statistic calculated as:

t = (ŷ1 + 3) / SE(ŷ1). A p-value of approximately 4.574e-11 confirms strong statistical significance, allowing us to reject the null hypothesis indicating that the slope does differ. A further ANOVA test confirms the model’s fit with a significance level supporting the alternative hypothesis.

Problem 5 Solution

For hypothesis testing regarding the different THC dosage groups' effects on post-locomotor activity while controlling for pre-injection activity, we state our null/alternative as:

H0: D1 = D4 versus HA: D1 ≠ D4. Utilizing R to compute the significance of effects yields:

t-statistic from combined effects leading to an association statistically significant in each calculated p-value for D1 versus D4. Given the overall model's significance (F-statistic = 33.67, p-value = 1.704e-13), we conclude the hypotheses hold validity for the impacts rendered on locomotor activities.

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