Could Body‐mass index BMI) be used as the outcome variable in logistic regression?
A)Yes, if it was dichotomised on a particular cut‐point
B)Yes, as a continuous variable
C)No, because BMI is an ordinal scale
D)No, because BMI may only be used as a predictor variable

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Logistic regression requires the outcome variable to be categorical. BMI can be used as the outcome in logistic regression if it is dichotomized based on a specific threshold, such as categorizing individuals as overweight or not overweight.

Could Body‐mass Index BMI) Be Used as the Outcome Variable