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Economics 310 . Lecture 10 Dummy Variables. Dummy Variables. Zero-one variables Bernoulli Variables Qualitative variables Used to handle yes-no, possess-don’t possess try situations. Dummy Variable as only Explanatory Variable. Dummy Variable as only Explanatory Variable. Y. 1.
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Economics 310 Lecture 10 Dummy Variables
Dummy Variables • Zero-one variables • Bernoulli Variables • Qualitative variables • Used to handle yes-no, possess-don’t possess try situations
Dummy Variable as only Explanatory Variable Y 1 1+2 D=0 D=1
Y X Dummy as intercept shifter