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Tests of Independence Using Contingency Table Data

Estimation of the Simple Linear Regression Model

Describe the variation of the ROAs(Return on Assets) as follows: The variation of X is calculated as follows: Linear regression allows us to test hypotheses about the relationship between two variables by quantifying the strength of the relationship between the two variables and to use one variable to make predictions about the other variable. Estimating…

Hypothesis Tests in the Simple Linear Regression Model

Analysis of Variance Breaking Down the Sum of Squares Total into Its Components Measures of Goodness of Fit Hypothesis Testing of Individual Regression Coefficients Hypothesis Tests of the Slope Coefficient Hypothesis Tests of the Intercept Hypothesis Tests of Slope When the Independent Variable Is an Indicator Variable Test of Hypotheses: Level of Significance and p-Values

Prediction in the Simple Linear Regression Model

Functional Forms for Simple Linear Regression

The Log-Lin Model The Lin-Log Model The Log-Log Model Selecting the Correct Functional Form

How is Fintech used in Quantitative Investment Analysis?

Fintech generally refers to technology-driven innovation occurring in the financial services industry. Big Data The term Big Data typically refers to datasets that have the following characteristics: Sources of Big Data Big Data, therefore, encompasses data generated by the following: The three main sources of alternative data are

Advanced Analytical Tools: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Tacking Big Data with Data Science

Other Major Return Measures and Their Applications

Gross and Net Return A gross return is the return on assets managed less any trading expenses and commissions. Gross return is intended to reflect the investment skill of the manager. Net return is a measure of what the investment vehicle (e.g., mutual fund) has earned for the investor. Net return accounts for (i.e., deducts)…