You are asked to test odds of throat cancer for smokers compared to non-smokers. You run a logistic regression and get an odds ratio of 1.23. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of this finding? A. There are .23 greater odds for each unit increase in smoking B. There is 23% greater odds of throat cancer in smokers compared to non-smokers C. There is a 23% lower odds of throat cancer in smokers compared to non-smokers D. There is a 23% lower odds of smoking in those without throat cancer compared to those who have throat cancer
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