Title of article
Aggregated versus disaggregated data in regression analysis: implications for inference
Author/Authors
Thomas A. Garrett، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2003
Pages
5
From page
61
To page
65
Abstract
This note demonstrates why regression coefficients and their statistical significance differ across degrees of data aggregation. Given the frequent use of aggregated data to explain individual behavior, data aggregation can result in misleading conclusions regarding the economic behavior of individuals.
Keywords
aggregation , Regression , Data , inference
Journal title
Economics Letters
Serial Year
2003
Journal title
Economics Letters
Record number
435267
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