Which of the Following Is NOT a Problem That May

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a problem that may arise from estimating a binary dependent variable in an OLS regression equation rather than a logistic regression equation ______.

• A) increased Type II error rate
• B) predicted values of the dependent variable that extend beyond the bounds of 0 or 1
• C) the functional form of how the independent variable affects the dependent variable may not be linear
• D) the error terms (residuals) are not normally distributed and thus violate the assumption of homoscedasticity

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Definitions:

Alcohol Preference

An individual's tendency to choose alcoholic beverages over non-alcoholic ones, often used in studies of addiction and behavior.

Concordance Rates

The probability that two individuals with shared genetics (typically twins) will both present a particular trait or disorder, used in studies of heritability.

Cocaine Abuse

The problematic use of the stimulant drug cocaine, leading to significant impairment or distress.

Reward Circuit

A dopamine-rich circuit in the brain that produces feelings of pleasure when activated.