The file Bond Funds contains information regarding eight variables from a sample of 184 bond mutual funds:
Type-Type of bonds comprising the bond mutual fund
(intermediate government or short-term corporate)
Assets-In millions of dollars
Fees-Sales charges (no or yes)
Expense ratio-Ratio of expenses to net assets in percentage
Return 2009-Twelve-month return in 2009
Three-year return-Annualized return, 2007-2009
Five-year return-Annualized return, 2005-2009
Risk-Risk-of-loss factor of the bond mutual fund
(below average, average, or above average)
Develop regression models to predict the 2009 return, the three-year return, and the five-year return, based on fees, expense ratio, type, and risk. (For the purpose of this analysis, combine below-average risk and average risk into one category.) Be sure to perform a thorough residual analysis. In addition, provide a detailed explanation of your results. Append all appropriate charts and statistical information to your report.