Which of the following dependent variables is suitable for logistic regression analysis? (Select all that apply.)
a. How many compressions were delivered in the first minute post-code
b. Serum sodium value
c. Born on earth–not born on earth
d. Height at adulthood
e. Birth gender
f. Whether a patient with cancer goes into remission
ANS: C, E, F
Logistic regression replaces linear regression when the researcher wants to test a predictor or predictors of a dichotomous dependent variable. Logistic regression can have continuous predictors or nominal predictors or a combination of the two, with no assumptions regarding normality of the distribution.
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