Abstract
Logistic regression is one of the most useful methods used to describe the relationship between a binary dependent variable and a set of independent variables. However, when any of the counts are zero, a nonconvergence problem will occur. A procedure for solving such a problem has been proposed by Firth (Biometrika 80:27–38, 1993 [4]), and provides finite parameter estimates based on penalized maximum likelihood. This study suggests a simpler method which involves modifying the data by replacing the zero count by one and doubling the corresponding nonzero count. Results show that this simple data modification method gives similar results to those from the Firth’s procedure
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing, Mathematics and Statistics |
Subtitle of host publication | bridging research endeavors |
Editors | Abd-Razak Ahmad, Liew Kee Kor, Illiasaak Ahmad, Zanariah Idrus |
Place of Publication | Singapore |
Publisher | Springer, Springer Nature |
Pages | 129-135 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811027727 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789811027703 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | International Conference on Computing, Mathematics and Statistics (2nd : 2015) - Langkawi Island, Malaysia Duration: 4 Nov 2015 → 5 Nov 2015 Conference number: iCMS2015 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Computing, Mathematics and Statistics (2nd : 2015) |
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Country/Territory | Malaysia |
City | Langkawi Island |
Period | 4/11/15 → 5/11/15 |