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### 1. Nonlinear Regression Model:
The nonlinear regression model provided is:
\[
Y = \beta_0 + \beta_1 X + \beta_2 X^2 + \epsilon_1
\]
where \( \beta_0 \), \( \beta_1 \), and \( \beta_2 \) are the regression coefficients, \( X \) is the independent variable, and \( \epsilon_1 \) is the error term.

### 2. Linear Regression Model:
The linear regression model given is:
\[
Y = \alpha_0 + \alpha_1 X + \epsilon_2
\]
where \( \alpha_0 \), \( \alpha_1 \) are the coefficients, and \( \epsilon_2 \) is the error term.

### Objective:
- Derive expressions for the coefficients \( \beta_0 \), \( \beta_1 \), and \( \beta_2 \) in the nonlinear model.
- Compare the coefficients \( \alpha_0 \), \( \alpha_1 \) from the linear model with those from the nonlinear model.

### Steps for Solution:

#### 1. **Nonlinear Model Coefficient Derivation:**
For the nonlinear model, the coefficients \( \beta_0 \), \( \beta_1 \), and \( \beta_2 \) can be obtained through ordinary least squares (OLS) estimation. Here, the relationship is quadratic in \( X \). To estimate the coefficients, you would typically solve a system of equations based on minimizing the sum of squared residuals:
\[
\text{Residuals: } R = \sum (Y - (\beta_0 + \beta_1 X + \beta_2 X^2))^2
\]
Taking the partial derivatives of \( R \) with respect to \( \beta_0 \), \( \beta_1 \), and \( \beta_2 \) will give you the normal equations that help in solving for the coefficients.

#### 2. **Linear Model Coefficient Estimation:**
For the linear model, using OLS, the coefficients \( \alpha_0 \) and \( \alpha_1 \) can also be estimated by minimizing the residual sum of squares:
\[
R_{\text{linear}} = \sum (Y - (\alpha_0 + \alpha_1 X))^2
\]
Again, you would solve the normal equations formed by taking the partial derivatives of this expression with respect to \( \alpha_0 \) and \( \alpha_1 \).

#### 3. **Comparison of Coefficients:**
Once the coefficients \( \beta_0 \), \( \beta_1 \), \( \beta_2 \), \( \alpha_0 \), and \( \alpha_1 \) are derived, you can compare:
- \( \alpha_0 \) with \( \beta_0 \), which will likely be close if the quadratic term in the nonlinear model has a small effect.
- \( \alpha_1 \) with \( \beta_1 \), considering the linear approximation assumes \( \beta_2 \approx 0 \).
- Additionally, \( \beta_2 \) captures the curvature of the nonlinear model, which the linear model does not account for.

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### Related Questions:
1. How do we apply ordinary least squares (OLS) in the nonlinear case?
2. What assumptions are necessary for these regression models to work?
3. How does multicollinearity affect the estimates of \( \beta_0 \), \( \beta_1 \), and \( \beta_2 \)?
4. Can we generalize this model to higher-degree polynomials?
5. What happens if \( X \) follows a non-normal distribution?

### Tip:
For practical applications, the nonlinear model might be a better fit if the relationship between \( X \) and \( Y \) is truly quadratic, but the linear model can still offer useful approximations for small datasets or where simplicity is key.

Let a nonlinear regression model of the type Y=β0+β1X+β2X^2+ε1 approximate the true relation between X and Y, then derive an expression for β0, β1, and β2. If instead of a nonlinear model, we assume a linear regression model of the type Y=α0+α1X+ε2, then compare the coefficients of the linear and nonlinear model.

Learn how to derive the coefficients for both nonlinear and linear regression models using OLS estimation. This step-by-step solution explains the process of comparing nonlinear model coefficients (β0, β1, β2) with linear model coefficients (α0, α1). Ideal for advanced undergraduate or graduate-level students studying regression analysis.

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