Assessing model assumptions

Learning objectives

• Recap on what the assumptions of simple linear regression are
• Learn how to assess and diagnose simple linear regression models
• Understand what to do when model assumptions are violated
• Learn how transformations can be applied to data

Readings

Suggested readings

• A guide to testing the assumptions of linear regression
• Understanding and checking the assumptions of linear regression
• The Dark Art of Regression Diagnostics

Slides

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