## Session 1: Regression Analysis

- Regression analysis

- Regression analysis (slides)
- KStat.xls: Course software
- Motorpool.xls: Introductory dataset

- A challenging and important question

- "Should I use the most complete model available (i.e., should all
  of the explanatory variables be included), or a partial model?"
  Read here.

- Assignment (after Session 1)

  - Work through the "Insurance Sales" dataset.
  - If time permits, also work through the "MacPherson" dataset.

- Exercises

- Discounts on automobile purchases with answers (spreadsheet), and slides
- Success at selling insurance with answers (Insurance_Sales.xls)
- The effect of effort on sales with answers (MacPherson.xls)
- MBA post-graduate salaries with answers (Starting_Salaries.xls)