Table 3.
Binary logistic regression of highly annoyed respondents on noise exposure, testing significance levels of potential confounder variables (floor level and public/private status) and effect modifiers (noise sensitivity and overall satisfaction/dissatisfaction with the neighbourhood)
| Independent predictor variables | B | S.E | Wald | df | Sig. | Exp(B) (odds ratio) | Cumulative Nagelkerke R Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | |||||||
| L den exposure of respondent | .079 | .006 | 169.2 | 1 | .000 | 1.083 | .058 |
| Block 2 | |||||||
| Floor Level (ref cat: low floors 0–15) | .059 | ||||||
| mid floors 16–35 category | .117 | .086 | 1.855 | 1 | .173 | 1.124 | |
| high floors 36–71 category | .128 | .218 | .346 | 1 | .556 | 1.137 | |
| Public/Private ownership of quarters | .167 | .081 | 4.252 | 1 | .039 | 1.182 | |
| Block 3 | |||||||
| Noise Sensitivity (ref. cat.: Low NS) | .112 | ||||||
| Medium NS category | .406 | .110 | 13.71 | 1 | .000 | 1.501 | |
| High NS category | .889 | .101 | 77.58 | 1 | .000 | 2.433 | |
| Dissatisfied with residential area | 1.254 | .106 | 140.1 | 1 | .000 | 3.503 | |