Collinearity and VIF (Regression)
Using the maize only version of eth_allrounds_final.dta with per hectare inputs, diagnose collinearity with the Variance Inflation Factor.
- Run
reg yield_kg fert labor i.irr i.admin_1 seed_value_LCU seed_value_USD - Run
estat vifimmediately after the regression
- Which variables have VIF values above 5? Above 10?
- Why might the seed variables be collinear?
- If VIF is high, does that mean the coefficients are biased, or just imprecise?