With Regard to Logistic Regression, Which of the Following Sentences

question 5

Multiple Choice

With regard to logistic regression, which of the following sentences about the R-statistic is false?

• A)The R-statistic is by no means an accurate measure and should be treated with some caution.
• B)A negative value of the R-statistic implies that as the predictor variable decreases, the likelihood ratio of the outcome occurring decreases.
• C)The R-statistic is the partial correlation between the outcome variable and each of the predictor variables.
• D)The R-statistic can vary between -1 and 1.

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Definitions:

Blood Loss

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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

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Efferent Arteriole

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Angiotensin II

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