Regression Workshop Details

Description
Introduces basic concepts of Regression. Specific topics covered include: Simple Regression, Binary Logistic Regression, Multiple Regression. Course will use MINITAB statistical software. Duration - 16 hours.

Goal
Understand appropriate type of regression to use, how to create a regression model, check the model for validity and use the model created.

Outline / Topics
Regression Overview
  • Types of Regression
  • Selection of Regression Method
  • Alternatives to Regression


Simple Regression
  • Response and Predictor
  • Correlation
  • Best Line Fit
  • Residuals and Residual Analysis
  • Interpretation and Use of Model
Binary Logistic Regression
  • Response and Predictors
  • Model Validity
  • Interpretation of Results and Use of Model



Multiple Regression
  • Response and Predictors
  • Correlation Screening of Predictors
  • Model Creation
  • Residual Analysis and Patterns
  • Interpretation and Use of Model

Results
Upon successful completion of the training, participants will have demonstrated the ability to:
1. Choose appropriate regression method for building a predictive model.
2. Recognize the risks associated with building a regression model.
3. Use historical data to create a simple linear regression model, interpret the results and use the model
4. Use historical data to create a binary logistic regression model, interpret the results and use the model.
5. Use historical data to create a multiple regression model, interpret the results and use the model.
6. Recognize importance of residual analysis when constructing regression models for variable / continuous response data.

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