
Chapter 15
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Multiple Regression Analysis
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Multiple Regression AnalysisMultiple Regression Analysis
Multiple Regression
Analysis
When it is not in our power to determine what is true, we ought to follow what is
most probable
—Descartes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
Indian oil major Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL)
secured the 336th rank in the Fortune 500 list of 2007. It operates
two major refi neries producing a wide variety of petroleum fuels
and specialities, one in Mumbai and the other in Vishakapatnam.
HPCL also owns and operates the largest lube refi nery in the
country producing ...