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Is economic growth in the developing world related to growth in the industrialized countries? A scatterplot of the growth (in % of Gross Domestic Product) of the least developed countries (as classified by the UN) vs. the growth of a number of industrialized countries is provided. Each point represents a year from the past few decades. The output of a regression analysis is also provided. Complete parts a through c below.
Answer by ElectricPavlov(122)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! **a) Describe the relationship between economic growth in the least developed countries and the growth in industrialized countries.**
* **Examine the Scatterplot:**
* **Positive Relationship:** If the scatterplot shows a general upward trend (points sloping upwards from left to right), it suggests that economic growth in industrialized countries tends to be associated with economic growth in the least developed countries.
* **Negative Relationship:** If the scatterplot shows a downward trend, it indicates that growth in industrialized countries is associated with slower growth in the least developed countries.
* **No Relationship:** If the points are scattered randomly with no clear trend, it suggests little or no relationship between the two.
* **Consider the Regression Analysis Output:**
* **Coefficient of the Industrialized Country Growth:**
* A positive coefficient suggests a positive relationship.
* A negative coefficient suggests a negative relationship.
* **Significance of the Coefficient:**
* A statistically significant coefficient (usually indicated by a low p-value) provides evidence that the relationship between the two growth rates is not due to random chance.
**b) Interpret the slope of the regression line.**
* **Slope:** The slope of the regression line represents the estimated change in the growth rate of the least developed countries for each 1% increase in the growth rate of industrialized countries.
* **Example:** If the slope is 0.5, it suggests that for every 1% increase in the growth rate of industrialized countries, the growth rate of the least developed countries is estimated to increase by 0.5%.
**c) Discuss the limitations of using this analysis to predict the growth of the least developed countries.**
* **Correlation does not imply causation:** Even if a strong relationship is found, it doesn't necessarily mean that growth in industrialized countries directly causes growth in the least developed countries. Other factors could be influencing both.
* **External factors:** Global economic shocks, political instability, natural disasters, and other external factors can significantly impact growth in both developed and developing countries, which may not be fully captured by the model.
* **Heterogeneity among countries:** The analysis treats all least developed countries as a single group, ignoring the significant diversity within this group in terms of economic structure, resources, and development levels.
* **Time-varying relationships:** The relationship between the growth rates of developed and developing countries may not be constant over time. Factors like globalization, technological advancements, and changing trade patterns can alter the nature of this relationship.
**In summary:**
* The scatterplot and regression analysis can provide insights into the potential relationship between economic growth in industrialized and least developed countries.
* However, it's crucial to interpret the results cautiously and consider the limitations of the analysis.
**Note:** To provide more specific answers, I would need to see the actual scatterplot and the regression analysis output.
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