1 The table below shows the results of multiple regression analysis to identify the influence of

independent variables, namely X1, X2 and X3 towards the dependent variable, namely
variable Y.
Model Summary
Adjusted R Std. Error of
Model R R Square Square the Estimate
a
1 .897 .756 .767 51.049
a. Predictors: (Constant), X3, X2, X1

ANOVAa
Sum of
Model Squares Df Mean Square F Sig.
1 Regression 171220.473 3 57073.491 21.901 .000b
Residual 41695.277 16 2605.955
Total 212915.750 19
a. Dependent Variable: Y
b. Predictors: (Constant), X3, X2, X1
Coefficientsa

Unstandardized Standardized
Coefficients Coefficients
Model B Std. Error Beta t Sig.
1 (Constant) 427.194 59.601 7.168 .000
X1 -4.583 .772 -.134 -5.934 .111
X2 -14.831 4.754 -.454 -3.119 .037
X3 6.101 4.012 .567 1.521 .000
a. Dependent Variable: Y

Based on the results abovein the table above, answer the following questions:

(a) ANOVA Table provides the F statistic and is used to test a null hypothesis.
(i) State the null hypothesis of the test.
(2 marks)
(ii) What is your decision and conclusion?
(5 marks)
(b) With reference to the model summary table obtained, what is the interpretation of R2
?
(4 marks)

(c) Study the appropriate coefficients presented in the Coefficient Table. Which of the
predictor variables contribute the highest and lowest to the variation of the dependent
variable (Y)?

(4 marks)