Given the equation for the logodds that an individual has hi

Given the equation for the log-odds that an individual has high blood pressure is

An increase of 20 pounds would increase an individuals odds of having high blood pressure by what factor?

Compute your answer rounded to four decimals.

Thank you..

log (IPP)--271 +0.03a 2.71 + 0.039T log ( 1-p 1-7

Solution

This seems like a logistic regression! in any case, an increase of 20 pounds increases the log odds by 0.039 (20) = 0.78. Exponentiate or take the anti-log to get the odds. Assuming base 10, we get 6.0256. Assume the natural logarithm, we get 2.1815.