When a dependent variable is categorical, the ordinary least squares (OLS) method can no longer produce the best linear unbiased estimator (BLUE); that is, OLS is biased and inefficient.

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Section1.2: The Least Square Line
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Indicate whether the following are true or false. Explain your answer.
When a dependent variable is categorical, the ordinary least squares (OLS)
method can no longer produce the best linear unbiased estimator (BLUE); that
is, OLS is biased and inefficient.
Transcribed Image Text:When a dependent variable is categorical, the ordinary least squares (OLS) method can no longer produce the best linear unbiased estimator (BLUE); that is, OLS is biased and inefficient.
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