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Pasquale De Marco

Untangling Logistic Regression

In today's data-driven world, logistic regression has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses, researchers, and analysts seeking to make informed decisions based on data. This comprehensive guide provides a thorough understanding of logistic regression, from its fundamental concepts to advanced applications.
**Key Features:**
* **Comprehensive Coverage:** This book covers the entire spectrum of logistic regression, from its theoretical foundations to practical implementation.
* **Real-World Examples:** Numerous real-world case studies and examples illustrate the practical applications of logistic regression across diverse industries.
* **Step-by-Step Guidance:** Detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions guide readers through the process of building and evaluating logistic regression models.
* **Accessible Language:** Complex concepts are explained in clear and accessible language, making this book suitable for readers with varying levels of statistical knowledge.
**What You'll Learn:**
* **Master the Basics:** Gain a solid understanding of the logistic function, odds ratio, and linear probability model. Explore the assumptions of logistic regression and learn how to interpret its coefficients.
* **Prepare and Explore Data:** Discover effective techniques for data preparation and exploration, including variable selection, transformation, and handling missing data. Identify potential issues and patterns using exploratory data analysis.
* **Build and Evaluate Models:** Delve into the process of logistic regression modeling, covering model estimation, goodness-of-fit measures, and residual analysis. Address overfitting and underfitting, and employ variable selection techniques to optimize model performance.
* **Advanced Techniques:** Explore advanced logistic regression strategies, such as multiple logistic regression, stepwise variable selection, and regularization techniques. Gain insights into logistic regression diagnostics, including assessing model fit, residual analysis, and influence diagnostics.
* **Practical Applications:** Discover the diverse applications of logistic regression across various fields, including healthcare, finance, marketing, and social sciences. Learn how to apply logistic regression to solve real-world problems and make data-driven decisions.
Whether you are a beginner seeking an introduction to logistic regression or an experienced practitioner looking to expand your knowledge, this book is an indispensable resource. Its comprehensive coverage, practical examples, and accessible writing style make it the ultimate guide to mastering logistic regression and harnessing its power for data-driven decision making.
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80 printed pages
Original publication
2025
Publication year
2025
Publisher
PublishDrive
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