Term: Generalized Linear Regression

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-11-02

Definition:

A statistical technique that estimates values of one variable on the basis of two or more other variables; the relationship between the variables is assumed to be linear.

Related terms 

• Generalized Linear Model (GLM)
• Linear Regression
• Regression Analysis

References 

• Frohlich N, Katz A, De Coster C, Dik N, Soodeen RA, Watson D, Bogdanovic B. Profiling Primary Care Physician Practice in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2006. [Report] [Summary] (View)