Term: Multiple Logistic Regression

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-06-01

Definition:

An extension of logistic regression, similar to multiple linear regression, whereby the relationship of two or more explanatory variables and a dichotomous response variable can be described.

Related terms 

• Dummy Variables
• Education Quartiles
• Income Quintiles / Income Quintile
• Logistic Regression
• Multiple Linear Regression
• Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) Regression
• Transformation (Logarithmic)

References 

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