What is the effect of multicollinearity on a linear regression model?

Practice Questions

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What is the effect of multicollinearity on a linear regression model?
  1. It improves model accuracy
  2. It makes coefficient estimates unstable
  3. It has no effect on the model
  4. It simplifies the model

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the effect of multicollinearity on a linear regression model?
  • Step 1: Understand what multicollinearity is. It occurs when two or more independent variables in a regression model are highly correlated.
  • Step 2: Recognize that multicollinearity can cause problems in estimating the coefficients of the regression model.
  • Step 3: Realize that unstable coefficient estimates mean that small changes in the data can lead to large changes in the estimated coefficients.
  • Step 4: Understand that this instability makes it hard to determine the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable.
  • Step 5: Conclude that interpreting the results of the model becomes difficult due to the uncertainty in the coefficient estimates.
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