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Multiple Linear Regression: In this study we are interested in adjusting for potential confounders to examine the independent effect of BMI at delivery on SBP.
Multiple Linear Regression: In this study we are interested in adjusting for potential confounders to examine the independent effect of BMI at delivery on SBP. As such, the predictor variables should be associated with SBP univariately. The potential confounders we are interested in include: whether age, gender and treatment for hypertension are associated with BMI before proceeding with the multivariate regression.