Learning Objectives

In this chapter, you will learn how to:

14.1 Use logistic regression to analyze the relationship between one or more independent variables and a binary dependent variable and properly interpret the results.

14.2 Apply logistic regression to real-world contexts, using odds ratios and predicted probabilities to communicate results effectively.

14.3 Grasp the concept of maximum likelihood estimation in logistic regression.

14.4 Discuss the substantive and statistical significance of regression coefficients in logistic regression analysis.

14.5 Create graphs of predicted probabilities to communicate logistic regression results effectively.