The reason to perform linear transformation of independent variables

Posted by Chi Shu on Oct 15, 2013; 12:27am
URL: http://spssx-discussion.165.s1.nabble.com/The-reason-to-perform-linear-transformation-of-independent-variables-tp5722548.html

Dear Listers,

In ADP node, there is an option to transform continuous independent
variables using either z-score or min/max method.

I can see the point of transforming dependent variable for conforming
correct the distribution of error terms, but what's the reason to
transform the variables on the right side of the equal sign, in other
words, what's advantage of rescaling IV using linear transformation?

Thanks!

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