You are creating a table of regression results, and one of your independent variables is sex. Which of the following would be the worst way to list this variable in your results?
A) Sex
B) Male
C) F=0, M=1
D) Female=0, Male=1

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The best way to list the sex variable in regression results is to simply label it as "Sex". This allows for clear and concise interpretation of the results without unnecessary complexity or confusion. Listing males or females separately, or using numeric codes for sex, can make it harder for readers to understand the results and may introduce errors if the coding is not consistent across the dataset.

You Are Creating a Table of Regression Results, and One