A study was conducted to investigate variables associated with dropping out of high school. The following logistic regression model was obtained:
Logit(Y i ) = 3.5 - 1.3X 1 + 2.3X 2 .
Y: 1= dropped out of high school; 0= did not drop out of high school;
X 1 : cumulative high school GPA obtained;
X 2 : 1 = retained in at least one grade; 0 = never retained in any grade.
-Based on logistic regression, if a student has been retained in at least one grade, the chance that he/she will drop out of high school
A) increases.
B) decreases.
C) stays the same.
D) is uncertain.

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The coefficient for being retained in at least one grade (2.3) is positive, indicating that if a student has been retained, the chance of dropping out of high school increases.

A Study Was Conducted to Investigate Variables Associated with Dropping