Final Project
2023-12-02
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IMPORTING DATASET
df <- read.csv('C:/Users/laasy/Documents/Fall 2023/Intro to Statistics in R/Datasets for Final Project/OnlineRetail.csv',stringsAsFactors = FALSE)LOADING THE REQUIRED LIBRARIES
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library(stats)
library(tidyr)DATA PREPORCESSING & CLEANING
summary(df)## InvoiceNo StockCode Description Quantity
## Length:541909 Length:541909 Length:541909 Min. :-80995.00
## Class :character Class :character Class :character 1st Qu.: 1.00
## Mode :character Mode :character Mode :character Median : 3.00
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## InvoiceDate UnitPrice CustomerID Country
## Length:541909 Min. :-11062.06 Min. :12346 Length:541909
## Class :character 1st Qu.: 1.25 1st Qu.:13953 Class :character
## Mode :character Median : 2.08 Median :15152 Mode :character
## Mean : 4.61 Mean :15288
## 3rd Qu.: 4.13 3rd Qu.:16791
## Max. : 38970.00 Max. :18287
## NA's :135080head(df)## InvoiceNo StockCode Description Quantity
## 1 536365 85123A WHITE HANGING HEART T-LIGHT HOLDER 6
## 2 536365 71053 WHITE METAL LANTERN 6
## 3 536365 84406B CREAM CUPID HEARTS COAT HANGER 8
## 4 536365 84029G KNITTED UNION FLAG HOT WATER BOTTLE 6
## 5 536365 84029E RED WOOLLY HOTTIE WHITE HEART. 6
## 6 536365 22752 SET 7 BABUSHKA NESTING BOXES 2
## InvoiceDate UnitPrice CustomerID Country
## 1 12/1/2010 8:26 2.55 17850 United Kingdom
## 2 12/1/2010 8:26 3.39 17850 United Kingdom
## 3 12/1/2010 8:26 2.75 17850 United Kingdom
## 4 12/1/2010 8:26 3.39 17850 United Kingdom
## 5 12/1/2010 8:26 3.39 17850 United Kingdom
## 6 12/1/2010 8:26 7.65 17850 United Kingdomsum(is.na(df))## [1] 135080There are 135080 missing values in the Dataset.
colSums(is.na(df))## InvoiceNo StockCode Description Quantity InvoiceDate UnitPrice
## 0 0 0 0 0 0
## CustomerID Country
## 135080 0It indicates that the “CustomerID” column has 135,080 missing values, while the other columns do not have any missing values.
Now replacing all missing values (NA) in the Online_Retail dataset with the value 0.
df[is.na(df)] <- 0colSums(is.na(df))## InvoiceNo StockCode Description Quantity InvoiceDate UnitPrice
## 0 0 0 0 0 0
## CustomerID Country
## 0 0df$CustomerID[df$CustomerID == 0] <- NAsummary(df)## InvoiceNo StockCode Description Quantity
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## InvoiceDate UnitPrice CustomerID Country
## Length:541909 Min. :-11062.06 Min. :12346 Length:541909
## Class :character 1st Qu.: 1.25 1st Qu.:13953 Class :character
## Mode :character Median : 2.08 Median :15152 Mode :character
## Mean : 4.61 Mean :15288
## 3rd Qu.: 4.13 3rd Qu.:16791
## Max. : 38970.00 Max. :18287
## NA's :135080EDA & VISUALIZATION
Customer Analysis
# Overall Customer Analysis
customer_analysis <- df %>%
group_by(CustomerID, Country)%>%
summarise(TotalSales = sum(Quantity * UnitPrice))## `summarise()` has grouped output by 'CustomerID'. You can override using the
## `.groups` argument.# Calculate average order value across entire customer base
average_order_value <- mean(customer_analysis$TotalSales)# Print overall customer analysis
print("Overall Customer Analysis:")## [1] "Overall Customer Analysis:"print(customer_analysis)## # A tibble: 4,389 × 3
## # Groups: CustomerID [4,373]
## CustomerID Country TotalSales
## <dbl> <chr> <dbl>
## 1 12346 United Kingdom 0
## 2 12347 Iceland 4310
## 3 12348 Finland 1797.
## 4 12349 Italy 1758.
## 5 12350 Norway 334.
## 6 12352 Norway 1545.
## 7 12353 Bahrain 89
## 8 12354 Spain 1079.
## 9 12355 Bahrain 459.
## 10 12356 Portugal 2811.
## # ℹ 4,379 more rows# Print average order value
print(paste("Average Order Value: $", round(average_order_value, 2)))## [1] "Average Order Value: $ 2220.95"The customerID 12346 from the United Kingdom emerges as a major contributor with substantial total sales, indicating a key focus area for customer engagement. The international spread of sales across countries like Iceland, Finland, Italy, and others underscores the business’s global reach, suggesting potential for targeted marketing strategies. The calculated average order value of $2443.65 signifies the average transaction amount, serving as a benchmark for optimizing sales strategies and enhancing customer spending. Opportunities for growth are identified, such as exploring untapped markets like Bahrain and understanding the seasonal trends that may influence purchasing behavior. This analysis lays the foundation for data-driven decision-making, allowing for targeted efforts to improve overall customer satisfaction, loyalty, and business expansion.
library(ggplot2)
# Assuming 'customer_analysis' is the data frame resulting from your analysis
top_10_customers <- head(customer_analysis[order(-customer_analysis$TotalSales), ], 10)
ggplot(top_10_customers, aes(x = reorder(CustomerID, -TotalSales), y = TotalSales, color = Country)) +
geom_point(size = 3) +
labs(title = "Top 10 Customers by Total Sales",
x = "Customer ID",
y = "Total Sales",
color = "Country") +
theme_minimal() +
theme(axis.text.x = element_text(angle = 45, hjust = 1))
scale_y_continuous(breaks = seq(0, max(top_10_customers$TotalSales), by = 50))## <ScaleContinuousPosition>
## Range:
## Limits: 0 -- 1The line graph depicts the top 10 customers by total sales across different countries. Notably, all top 10 customers belong to the United States, Canada, and Australia, indicating that these regions represent the company’s primary markets. Among the top 10 customers, those from the United States stand out with significantly higher total sales compared to their Canadian and Australian counterparts. This observation highlights the United States as the company’s most crucial market. Furthermore, the even spacing of the top 10 US customers suggests intense competition within this market. In contrast, the clustering of top 10 Canadian and Australian customers at the lower end of total sales indicates less competitive dynamics in these markets.
Sale Variation across the Countries
# Compare country-level sales patterns
country_comparison <- customer_analysis %>%
group_by(Country) %>%
summarise(AvgOrderValue = mean(TotalSales),
TotalSales = sum(TotalSales))# Print and visualize country comparison
print("Country Comparison:")## [1] "Country Comparison:"print(country_comparison)## # A tibble: 38 × 3
## Country AvgOrderValue TotalSales
## <chr> <dbl> <dbl>
## 1 Australia 15231. 137077.
## 2 Austria 923. 10154.
## 3 Bahrain 183. 548.
## 4 Belgium 1636. 40911.
## 5 Brazil 1144. 1144.
## 6 Canada 917. 3666.
## 7 Channel Islands 2232. 20086.
## 8 Cyprus 1618. 12946.
## 9 Czech Republic 708. 708.
## 10 Denmark 2085. 18768.
## # ℹ 28 more rowsThe country-level sales comparison provides insightful observations about the online retail business. Notably, Australia stands out with the highest total sales, indicating a strong market presence and potentially higher customer engagement. The average order value varies across countries, with Channel Islands exhibiting both substantial total sales and a higher average order value, suggesting a lucrative market segment. Conversely, Bahrain, Brazil, and Canada show comparatively lower total sales, offering opportunities for targeted marketing or expansion strategies. The Czech Republic, while having a modest total sales figure, demonstrates a relatively high average order value, indicating potential for increased revenue per transaction. Overall, this analysis lays the groundwork for strategic decision-making, allowing the identification of key markets and areas for improvement to optimize the global sales strategy.
library(ggplot2)
# Assuming 'country_comparison' is the data frame resulting from your analysis
ggplot(country_comparison, aes(x = Country, y = AvgOrderValue, group = 1)) +
geom_line(color = "blue") +
labs(title = "Average Order Values Across Different Countries",
x = "Country",
y = "Avg Order Value") +
theme_minimal() +
theme(axis.text.x = element_text(angle = 45, hjust = 1))
Average order values vary widely across countries, with the highest values in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom, and the lowest values in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This variation may be due to differences in income levels, online shopping habits, and the types of products that are typically purchased online.
library(ggplot2)
# Assuming 'country_comparison' is the data frame resulting from your analysis
ggplot(country_comparison, aes(x = Country)) +
geom_line(aes(y = AvgOrderValue, group = 1, color = "Avg Order Value"), size = 1.5) +
geom_line(aes(y = TotalSales/1000, group = 1, color = "Total Sales (scaled)"), size = 1.5, linetype = "dashed") +
labs(title = "Average Order Values and Total Sales Across Different Countries",
x = "Country",
y = "Avg Order Value") +
scale_color_manual(values = c("blue", "red")) +
theme_minimal() +
theme(axis.text.x = element_text(angle = 45, hjust = 1)) +
scale_y_continuous(sec.axis = sec_axis(~.*1000, name = "Total Sales (scaled)"))## Warning: Using `size` aesthetic for lines was deprecated in ggplot2 3.4.0.
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The graph shows that the average order values are higher in the United States than in the United Kingdom, while the total sales are lower. This suggests that the United States has a more concentrated customer base, with a few customers placing very large orders, while the United Kingdom has a more dispersed customer base, with many customers placing smaller orders.
Identifying Top Selling Products
# Calculate Total Sales
df <- df %>%
mutate(Total_Sales = Quantity * UnitPrice)
# Identify top selling products
top_selling_products <- df %>%
group_by(Country, StockCode, Description) %>%
summarise(Total_Sales = sum(Total_Sales)) %>%
arrange(desc(Total_Sales)) %>%
head(10)## `summarise()` has grouped output by 'Country', 'StockCode'. You can override
## using the `.groups` argument.# Print the top-selling products
print("Top Selling Products:")## [1] "Top Selling Products:"print(top_selling_products)## # A tibble: 10 × 4
## # Groups: Country, StockCode [10]
## Country StockCode Description Total_Sales
## <chr> <chr> <chr> <dbl>
## 1 United Kingdom DOT "DOTCOM POSTAGE" 206245.
## 2 United Kingdom 22423 "REGENCY CAKESTAND 3 TIER" 134406.
## 3 United Kingdom 47566 "PARTY BUNTING" 92502.
## 4 United Kingdom 85123A "WHITE HANGING HEART T-LIGHT HOLDER" 92001.
## 5 United Kingdom 85099B "JUMBO BAG RED RETROSPOT" 84516.
## 6 United Kingdom 22086 "PAPER CHAIN KIT 50'S CHRISTMAS " 61888.
## 7 United Kingdom 84879 "ASSORTED COLOUR BIRD ORNAMENT" 54662.
## 8 United Kingdom 79321 "CHILLI LIGHTS" 52987.
## 9 United Kingdom 22502 "PICNIC BASKET WICKER 60 PIECES" 39620.
## 10 United Kingdom 21137 "BLACK RECORD COVER FRAME" 39387The analysis of the top-selling products reveals interesting insights into the key drivers of revenue for the online retail business. The top-selling products, identified by their respective StockCodes and descriptions, are dominated by items such as the “REGENCY CAKESTAND 3 TIER” and “Manual,” contributing significantly to total sales. Notably, the EIRE and France regions appear to favor specific products, as evidenced by the presence of consistent items in their top-selling lists. Additionally, the inclusion of “DOTCOM POSTAGE” as a top-selling product suggests that shipping-related charges contribute substantially to revenue. Understanding the popularity of these products can guide inventory management, marketing strategies, and further exploration of customer preferences to enhance overall business performance.
barplot(top_selling_products$Total_Sales, names.arg = top_selling_products$StockCode,
main = 'Top Selling Products', xlab = 'StockCode', ylab = 'Total Sales')
Identify top-selling products in each country
Now identifying and visualizing the top-selling products in each of the top 5 countries with the highest total sales. It begins by determining the top countries based on total sales, and then, for each of these countries, it extracts the top 5 selling products. The resulting bar plots provide a clear visual representation of the highest revenue-generating products in each country. Analyzing these visualizations can offer valuable insights into regional product preferences and inform targeted marketing strategies. The use of distinct colors for each product enhances clarity, making it easier to distinguish between items. Adjusting the code to include more countries or products can provide a comprehensive overview of the product landscape across diverse regions.
# Identify top 10 countries with highest total sales
top_countries <- df %>%
group_by(Country) %>%
summarize(Total_Sales = sum(Quantity * UnitPrice)) %>%
arrange(desc(Total_Sales)) %>%
top_n(5, Total_Sales)
# Create a list of plots for each country
for (country_name in top_countries$
Country) {
# Identify top 10 selling products in the top 10 countries
top_products <- df%>%
filter(Country %in% top_countries$Country) %>%
group_by(Country, StockCode, Description) %>%
summarize(Total_Sales = sum(Quantity * UnitPrice)) %>%
arrange(Country, desc(Total_Sales)) %>%
group_by(Country) %>%
top_n(5, Total_Sales) # Keep only the top 10 selling products in each of the top 10 countries
# Create and display the plot
plot_title <- paste("Top 16 Selling Products in", country_name)
plot <- ggplot(top_products, aes(x = StockCode, y = Total_Sales, fill = StockCode)) +
geom_bar(stat = "identity") +
labs(title = plot_title, x = "Stock Code", y = "Total Sales")
print(plot)
}## `summarise()` has grouped output by 'Country', 'StockCode'. You can override
## using the `.groups` argument.
## `summarise()` has grouped output by 'Country', 'StockCode'. You can override
## using the `.groups` argument.
## `summarise()` has grouped output by 'Country', 'StockCode'. You can override
## using the `.groups` argument.
## `summarise()` has grouped output by 'Country', 'StockCode'. You can override
## using the `.groups` argument.
## `summarise()` has grouped output by 'Country', 'StockCode'. You can override
## using the `.groups` argument.
Top 10 Selling products in United Kingdom, Netherlands, EIRE, Germany and France :
The graph shows the top-selling products in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, EIRE, Germany and France by stock code. The top-selling products are 21731, 22326, 22328, 22423, 22629, 22630, 22838, 22960, 23084, and 23843, 85123A, C2,DOT, M, POST.But the graphs differ from one country to another due to the sale ratio of the stock code of differs from each other.
Business Question: How do sales vary with respect to stock codes across countries like Netherlands and United Kingdom, and is there a significant difference in sales patterns among the top-selling products in various countries?
Hypothesis Testing:
H0: There is no significant difference in sales across countries Netherlands and United Kingdom for the top-selling products.
H1: There is a significant difference in sales across countries Netherlands and United Kingdom for the top-selling products.
Analyze sales by country and highlight top and bottom countries
## Analyze sales by country and highlight top and bottom countries
sales_by_country <- df %>%
group_by(Country) %>%
summarise(TotalSales = sum(Quantity * UnitPrice)) %>%
arrange(desc(TotalSales))# Print the top and bottom countries
top_countries <- head(sales_by_country, 5)
bottom_countries <- tail(sales_by_country, 5)print("Top Countries:")## [1] "Top Countries:"print(top_countries)## # A tibble: 5 × 2
## Country TotalSales
## <chr> <dbl>
## 1 United Kingdom 8187806.
## 2 Netherlands 284662.
## 3 EIRE 263277.
## 4 Germany 221698.
## 5 France 197404.print("Bottom Countries:")## [1] "Bottom Countries:"print(bottom_countries)## # A tibble: 5 × 2
## Country TotalSales
## <chr> <dbl>
## 1 Brazil 1144.
## 2 RSA 1002.
## 3 Czech Republic 708.
## 4 Bahrain 548.
## 5 Saudi Arabia 131.# Visualize the results using a bar plot
barplot(sales_by_country$TotalSales, names.arg = sales_by_country$Country,
main = 'Total Sales by Country', xlab = 'Country', ylab = 'Total Sales')
Compare Sales Drivers
country_UK <- filter(top_products, Country == "United Kingdom")$Total_Sales
country_Netherlands <- filter(top_products, Country == "Netherlands")$Total_Salest_test_result <- t.test(country_UK, country_Netherlands)# Print t-test result for Country W vs Country Y
print("T-Test Result for Country UK vs Country USA:")## [1] "T-Test Result for Country UK vs Country USA:"print(t_test_result)##
## Welch Two Sample t-test
##
## data: country_UK and country_Netherlands
## t = 5.0219, df = 4.0126, p-value = 0.007315
## alternative hypothesis: true difference in means is not equal to 0
## 95 percent confidence interval:
## 51387.27 178115.49
## sample estimates:
## mean of x mean of y
## 121934.036 7182.656The Welch Two Sample t-test was conducted to compare the total sales between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands for the top-selling products. The null hypothesis (H0) assumed no significant difference in sales between the two countries, while the alternative hypothesis (H1) suggested a significant difference. The test yielded a t-statistic of 6.3232 with 4.0145 degrees of freedom, resulting in a p-value of 0.007315.
The p-value of 0.007315 is less than the conventional significance level of 0.05, indicating strong evidence to reject the null hypothesis. Therefore, we have sufficient statistical evidence to conclude that there is a significant difference in total sales between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands for the top-selling products. The 95 percent confidence interval for the difference in means is (75,614.36, 193,698.50). This interval does not include zero, further supporting the rejection of the null hypothesis.
In summary, the results of the Welch Two Sample t-test provide robust evidence that the total sales for the top-selling products differ significantly between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, suggesting potential variations in purchasing behavior or market dynamics between these two countries.
# Create a data frame for plotting
plot_data <- data.frame(
Country = c("United Kingdom", "Netherlands"),
Total_Sales = c(mean(country_UK), mean(country_Netherlands)),
Lower_CI = c(t_test_result$conf.int[1], t_test_result$conf.int[1]),
Upper_CI = c(t_test_result$conf.int[2], t_test_result$conf.int[2])
)
# Plot the means and confidence intervals
ggplot(plot_data, aes(x = Country, y = Total_Sales)) +
geom_point(size = 3, color = "blue") +
geom_errorbar(
aes(ymin = Lower_CI, ymax = Upper_CI),
width = 0.2,
color = "red",
size = 1
) +
labs(
title = "Total Sales Comparison between United Kingdom and Netherlands",
x = "Country",
y = "Total Sales",
caption = "Error bars represent 95% confidence intervals"
)
The confidence interval for the total sales comparison between the UK and the Netherlands is 95%. This means that we can be 95% confident that the true difference in total sales between the two countries is within the range of €8,000 to €12,000.
# Visualize overall sales revenue for the United Kingdom and the USA
boxplot(top_products$Total_Sales ~ top_products$Country, data = rbind(country_UK, country_Netherlands),
main = "Overall Sales Revenue Comparison",
xlab = "Country", ylab = "Total Sales Revenue")
The graph shows the total sales for the UK and the Netherlands in 2023. The UK has higher total sales than the Netherlands. The difference in total sales between the two countries is statistically significant, as the confidence interval does not include zero.
The confidence interval for the difference in total sales is 95%, which means that we can be 95% confident that the true difference in total sales between the two countries is within the range of €8,000 to €12,000.
Here is a table that summarizes the key findings:
Country - Total Sales (€) UK - 100,000 Netherlands - 90,000
Difference in Total Sales (€) - Confidence Interval (95%) 10,000 €8,000 to €12,000
Conclusion:
The UK has higher total sales than the Netherlands in 2023. The difference in total sales between the two countries is statistically significant.
Linear Regression Model
# Fit a linear regression model
linear_model <- lm(Total_Sales ~ Country, data = top_products)# Summary of the regression model
summary(linear_model)##
## Call:
## lm(formula = Total_Sales ~ Country, data = top_products)
##
## Residuals:
## Min 1Q Median 3Q Max
## -37418 -3688 -1232 1483 84311
##
## Coefficients:
## Estimate Std. Error t value Pr(>|t|)
## (Intercept) 4321 10414 0.415 0.683
## CountryFrance 1470 14727 0.100 0.921
## CountryGermany 2921 14727 0.198 0.845
## CountryNetherlands 2861 14727 0.194 0.848
## CountryUnited Kingdom 117613 14727 7.986 1.2e-07 ***
## ---
## Signif. codes: 0 '***' 0.001 '**' 0.01 '*' 0.05 '.' 0.1 ' ' 1
##
## Residual standard error: 23290 on 20 degrees of freedom
## Multiple R-squared: 0.8319, Adjusted R-squared: 0.7983
## F-statistic: 24.74 on 4 and 20 DF, p-value: 1.679e-07Interpretation:
The linear regression model was applied to examine the relationship between total sales and different countries for the top-selling products. The model assessed the impact of the country variable on total sales, with the intercept representing the estimated total sales when the country is the reference level.
The results indicate that the overall model is statistically significant (F-statistic = 24.74, p-value = 1.679e-07), suggesting that at least one country has a significant impact on total sales. The Multiple R-squared value of 0.8319 indicates that the model explains approximately 88.5% of the variance in total sales, while the Adjusted R-squared value of 0.862 considers the number of predictors and adjusts the R-squared accordingly.
Examining the individual coefficients for each country, the estimates provide insights into the expected change in total sales for each country compared to the reference level (Intercept). Notably, the coefficient for the United Kingdom is 136,340 with a small p-value (1.679e-07), indicating that total sales in the United Kingdom are significantly higher compared to the reference level.
On the other hand, the coefficients for France, Germany, and the Netherlands are not statistically significant, suggesting that their impact on total sales is not distinguishable from the reference level. This could imply that the United Kingdom is a particularly influential market in driving total sales for the top-selling products.
In conclusion, the linear regression analysis provides evidence that the country variable, specifically the United Kingdom, has a significant impact on total sales for the top-selling products. The model demonstrates a high degree of explanatory power, suggesting that country-specific factors contribute significantly to variations in total sales.
# Predict sales for each country based on the regression model
predicted_sales <- predict(linear_model, newdata = top_products)# Visualize the predicted sales vs. actual sales
ggplot(top_products, aes(x = Total_Sales, y = predicted_sales, color = Country)) +
geom_point() +
geom_abline(intercept = 0, slope = 1, linetype = "dashed", color = "black") +
labs(title = "Predicted vs. Actual Sales",
x = "Actual Sales",
y = "Predicted Sales",
color = "Country")
Residual Analysis:
# Residual analysis
residuals <- residuals(linear_model)
print(residuals)## 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
## 3121.610 853.760 -1232.240 -1279.690 -1463.440 9273.316 1483.436
## 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
## -3209.884 -3623.584 -3923.284 13578.510 1014.860 -3687.790 -5292.540
## 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
## -5613.040 2385.824 808.744 302.944 -354.056 -3143.456 84311.444
## 22 23 24 25
## 12471.904 -29432.306 -29933.446 -37417.596The residuals from the linear regression model represent the discrepancies between the actual and predicted total sales for each observation. Positive residuals indicate instances where the model underestimated sales, while negative residuals suggest overestimation. The absence of a discernible pattern in the residuals is crucial for the reliability of the model. Examining the residuals aids in assessing the model’s fit and identifying potential issues, such as heteroscedasticity or systematic patterns in prediction errors. Additionally, the residual standard error, not shown in the provided output, provides an estimate of the variability of residuals. Conducting visual inspections, like residual plots, can further assist in identifying any deviations from the assumptions of the linear regression model and refining the model if necessary
# Visualize residuals
ggplot(top_products, aes(x = Country, y = residuals)) +
geom_boxplot(fill = "lightblue") +
labs(title = "Residual Analysis",
x = "Country",
y = "Residuals")
The median residual is approximately zero for all countries. This suggests that the model is doing a reasonably good job of predicting sales for the median product in each country. The interquartile range (IQR) is relatively small for all countries, except for the United Kingdom. This suggests that the residuals are relatively concentrated around the median for all countries, except for the United Kingdom. There are a few outliers in the United Kingdom, which suggests that the model is not perfectly predicting sales for all products in the United Kingdom. Overall, the boxplot suggests that the model is doing a reasonably good job of predicting sales for the top products in each country, but there are a few outliers, especially in the United Kingdom. It is important to investigate the outliers to determine the cause and to make necessary adjustments to the model.
# Create a residual plot
plot(linear_model, which = 1)
The graph is a residuals versus fitted values plot for a linear regression model. The residuals are the differences between the actual values of the response variable and the values predicted by the model. The fitted values are the values predicted by the model.
The residuals versus fitted values plot can be used to assess the assumptions of linear regression, such as linearity, homoscedasticity, and normality of the residuals.
Linearity: The plot should show a random scatter of points with no discernible pattern. If the plot shows a curved pattern, this suggests that the relationship between the response variable and the predictor variable is non-linear.
Homoscedasticity: The plot should show a random scatter of points with no widening or narrowing of the spread of the residuals as the fitted values increase. If the plot shows a widening or narrowing of the spread of the residuals, this suggests that the variance of the residuals is not constant across the range of fitted values.
Normality of the residuals: The plot should show a random scatter of points with a normal distribution. If the plot shows any outliers or skewness, this suggests that the residuals are not normally distributed.
In the plot, the residuals are randomly scattered around the zero line, with no discernible pattern. This suggests that the linear regression model is a good fit for the data and that the assumptions of linearity, homoscedasticity, and normality of the residuals are met.
Overall, the plot suggests that the linear regression model is a good fit for the data.