As with the T-Statistic in Linear Regression, the Z-Statistic Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

As with the t-statistic in linear regression, the z-statistic is used in logistic regression, but what does the value tell the researcher?

• A) Whether the b coefficient for variable X (i.e. gradient) is significantly different from 0 or not
• B) Whether the b coefficient for variable X (i.e. gradient) is significantly different from 1 or not
• C) Whether the b coefficient for variable Y (i.e. gradient) is significantly different from 0 or not
• D) Whether the b coefficient for variable Y (i.e. gradient) is significantly different from 1 or not

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