Why Does a Researcher Decide to Calculate Odds Ratio Instead

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why does a researcher decide to calculate odds ratio instead of calculating linear regression, when comparing whether a person voted in the last election, and the person's gender?

• A)Voting records are sealed.
• B)Both predictor and dependent variable are dichotomous.
• C)Odds ratio is a simpler calculation.
• D)Strength of relationship is not an issue.

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