Statistics: given total sum of squares, find R²

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To find R², the correct calculation is R² = SSE/SST = 400/800, which equals 0.5, not 200. The discussion highlights confusion around finding the coefficients β1 and β0, as well as the variance of β, with no clear method provided in the data given. It is noted that most statistical software can compute these estimators easily. A reference to a Wikipedia page on simple linear regression is suggested for explicit formulas. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly interpreting statistical formulas and values.
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Homework Statement



Given:
Σ(xi - x̄)² = 500
Σ(yi - ybar)² = 800 (total sum of squares, SST))
Σ(ŷ - ybar)² = 400 (total sum of estimators, SSE)
Σ(xi - x̄)²(yi) = 200
Σ(xi - x̄)²(εi) = 0
n = 1000
s² = 4

Find (or explain why you cannot find):
β1
β0
variance of β


Homework Equations


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Σ(xi - x̄)² = 500
Σ(yi - ybar)² = 800 (total sum of squares, SST))
Σ(ŷ - ybar)² = 400 (total sum of estimators, SSE)
Σ(xi - x̄)²(yi) = 200
Σ(xi - x̄)²(εi) = 0
n = 1000
s² = 4

The Attempt at a Solution



R² = SSE/SST = 400/800 = 200

But to be honest, I have no idea how to find β1, β0, or the variance of β... Can anyone help?
 
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Normally, in a regression equation like this, ##\beta_0 = \mu ## which is the overall sample mean. I don't see any immediately discernible information for finding those parameters, but it maybe in there with some algebra.
Your ##R^2## equation looks right, but that is not equal to 200. ##R^2## is always between 0 and 1.
 
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The Attempt at a Solution



R² = SSE/SST = 400/800 = 200

But to be honest, I have no idea how to find β1, β0, or the variance of β... Can anyone help?

Since when is 400 / 800 = 200? Is this the New Math everyone keeps talking about?
 
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lol yea stupid error, 0.5, sorry :(
 
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