The researcher can compare standardized beta coefficients' sizes directly,but comparing unstandardized betas is like comparing apples and oranges.

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Standardized beta coefficients are standardized on a common scale, allowing for comparisons of their sizes. Unstandardized betas, on the other hand, are based on different units of measurement, making direct comparisons inappropriate. Therefore, comparing unstandardized betas is like comparing apples and oranges because they are not on the same scale.

The Researcher Can Compare Standardized Beta Coefficients' Sizes Directly,but Comparing