5. Logistic Regression

Until now, we have been looking at linear regression. We now move onto logistic regression, which is a form of regression for modelling binary outcome measures. One major difference between linear and logistic regression is in the interpretation of the coefficients, which in logistic regression take the form of log odds or odds ratios.

5.1. Tasks for this week

Conceptual material is covered in the lecture. In addition to the live lecture, you can find the lecture recording and additional materials on Canvas.

Conceptual material is covered in the lecture. In addition to the live lecture, you can find the lecture recording and additional materials on Canvas.

Please work through the guided exercises in this section (everything except the page labelled “Tutorial Exercises”) in advance of the computer-based tutorial session.