Term: Hierarchical Generalized Linear Modeling (HGLM)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-11-01

Definition:

Hierarchical generalized linear models (HGLM) are used to model hierarchical data structures in which the distribution of the dependent variables is not normal.

Related terms 

• Generalized Linear Model (GLM)
• Modelling

Term used in 

• Finlayson GS, Forget E, Ekuma O, Derksen S, Bond R, Martens P, De Coster C. Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step--Population-Based Funding. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)