What are the advantage and disadvantage statistical test in(c)compare to linear regression?

 Study was conducted to determine the predictors factors of back pain. The predictors were gender, BMI, knowledge, attitude and practice of handling equipment in manufacturing company.

Questions.

a.State the dependent and independent variables.

b.State the research question and research hypothesis for this study

.c.What is the suitable statistical test for this study?

d.What are the advantage and disadvantage statistical test in(c)compare to linear regression?

e.Analyze the data according to the statistical test in (c) and give conclusion.