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Where σ𝑚
𝑖=1 𝑅𝑖 = 1
To estimate the model, the most popular and widely applied technique
is dummy variable regression technique.
In conjoint analysis :
dummy variables are treated as independent or explanatory variables
Preference rating obtained from the respondent is treated as
dependent variable.
• If the ith attribute has ki levels then it is coded in ki – 1
dummy variables.
• To analyze the data, ordinary least square regression is
applied on dummy variables.