Logistic regression [antikvár]

Preface This text on logistic regression methods contains the following eight chapters: 1 Introduction to Logistic Regression 2 Important Special Cases of the Logistic Model 3 Computing the Odds Ratio in Logistic Regression 4 Maximum Likelihood Techniques: An Overview 5 Statistical Inferences Using Maximum Likelihood Techniques 6 Modeling Strategy Guidelines 7 Modeling Strategy for Assessing Interaction and Confounding 8 Analysis of Matched Data Using Logistic Regression Each chapter contains a presentation of its topic in "lecture-book" format together with objectives, an outline, key formulae, practice exercises, and a test. The "lecture-book" has a sequence of illustrations and formulae in the left column of each page and a script in the right column. This format allows you to read the script in conjunction with the illustrations and formulae that highlight the main points, formulae, or examples being presented. The reader may also purchase directly from the author audio-cassette tapes of each chapter. If you purchase the tapes, you may use the tape with the illustrations and formulae, ignoring the script. The use of the audiotape with the illustrations and formulae is intended to be similar to a lecture. An audio cassette player is the only equipment required. Tapes may be obtained by writing or calling the author at the following address: Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Emory University, 1599 Clifton Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30333, phone (404) 727-9667. This text is intended for self-study. The text may supplement material covered Suggestions ^ course, to review previously learned material or to provide the primary fQ|- Use learning materisil in a self-instructional course or self-planned learrring activ- ity. A more individualized learning program may be particularly suitable to a working professional who does not have the time to participate in a regularly scheduled course. If you purchase the audiotape, you may consider using the tape without the script, although, if used this way, the learner will have difficulty visualizing any formulae or calculations being explained on the tape. Such use, however, may be beneficial for review purposes. The order of the chapters represents what the author considers to be the logical order for learning about logistic regression. However, persons with some prior knowledge of the subject can choose whichever chapter appears appropriate to their learning needs, in whatever sequence desired.