If we wanted to use the GSS variable HEALTH (self-assessment of health: Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor) as an independent variable in a regression model, how many independent variables would we have to create?
A) None, this variable is perfectly fine as is to use in a regression equation.
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

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We would designate one of the four categories as the reference group, and that would leave us three categories for which we would need to create variables.

If We Wanted to Use the GSS Variable HEALTH (Self-Assessment