- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 1. Quantitative Methods
- Learning Module 4. Extensions of Multiple Regression
- Subject 1. Describe Influence Analysis and Methods of Detecting Influential Data Points
CFA Practice Question
If you have a dataset with 50 observations and 10 independent variables, any observation with a leverage greater than ____ could be considered potentially influential.
A. 0.5
B. 0.66
C. 1
Correct Answer: B
If leverage is greater than 3(k + 1)/n, where k is the number of independent variables, then the observation is potentially influential. 3 x (10 + 1)/50 = 0.66.
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