The Magnitude of the Betas in a Logistic Regression Cannot

question 14

Essay

The magnitude of the betas in a logistic regression cannot necessarily be used to determine which variables are the "most important." Explain.

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Definitions:

Sleep Apnea

Cessation of breathing for a time during sleep.

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP)

A respiratory therapy using a machine to deliver two levels of pressure to a patient's airways, aiding in breathing for those with certain respiratory conditions.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

Ventilatory support used to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea, patients with congestive heart failure, and preterm infants with underdeveloped lungs.

Pneumothorax

Collection of air or gas in the pleural space.