Table 3.
Top-25 features of lasso model.
| Feature | Description | Coefficient |
|---|---|---|
| SOZK_nationality | German nationality | −0.370 |
| ADSL_adsl06 | “During the past week I felt depressed”. | 0.309 |
| ADSL_adsl19 | “During the past week I felt that people disliked me”. | 0.288 |
| PSQ_stress21 | “You enjoy yourself”. | −0.284 |
| SOZK_graduate | Graduation: university | −0.210 |
| ADSL_adsl11 | “During the past week my sleep was restless”. | 0.196 |
| ADSL_adsl03 | “During the past week I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family or friends”. | 0.175 |
| TQ_tin50 | Because of the noises I am unable to enjoy the radio or television. | 0.151 |
| TQ_tin47 | I am a victim of my noises. | 0.137 |
| ADSL_adsl02 | “During the past week I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor”. | 0.132 |
| ADSL_adsl05 | “During the past week I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing”. | 0.132 |
| SF8_sf07 | “During the past 4 weeks, how much have you been bothered by emotional problems (such as feeling anxious, depressed or irritable)?” | 0.125 |
| ADSL_adsl10 | “During the past week I felt fearful”. | 0.107 |
| ADSL_adsl04 | “During the past week I felt I was just as good as other people”. | −0.107 |
| TQ_tin40 | I am able to forget about the noises when I am doing something interesting. | −0.104 |
| ADSL_adsl16 | “During the past week I enjoyed life”. | −0.085 |
| PSQ_stress15 | “Your problems seem to be piling up”. | 0.081 |
| TQ_tin07 | Most of the time the noises are fairly quiet. | −0.069 |
| ADSL_adsl08 | “During the past week I felt hopeful about the future”. | −0.064 |
| SF8_sf02 | “During the past 4 weeks, how much did physical health problems limit your physical activities (such as walking or climbing stairs)?” | 0.059 |
| SOZK_tinnitusdur | “How long have you been suffering from tinnitus (in years)?” | 0.058 |
| PSQ_stress28 | “You feel loaded down with responsibility”. | 0.055 |
| ADSL_adsl18 | “During the past week I felt sad”. | 0.053 |
| SOZK_job | Job status: currently employed | −0.050 |
| ADSL_adsl13 | “During the past week I talked less than usual”. | 0.049 |