What if dependent variable is not normally distributed?
In short, when a dependent variable is not distributed normally, linear regression remains a statistically sound technique in studies of large sample sizes.
How do you know if a regression equation is positive or negative?
The sign of a regression coefficient tells you whether there is a positive or negative correlation between each independent variable and the dependent variable. A positive coefficient indicates that as the value of the independent variable increases, the mean of the dependent variable also tends to increase.
Why is my linear regression negative?
Depending on your dependent/outcome variable, a negative value for your constant/intercept should not be a cause for concern. This simply means that the expected value on your dependent variable will be less than 0 when all independent/predictor variables are set to 0.
Which is a negative variable in linear regression?
The predictor variables are also non-negative. For instance, regressing the number of years of education and age to predict salary. All variables in this case are always non-negative.
Can a binary dependent variable be used in regression?
Yes you can! In your case, you’re talking about a binary dependent variable because it has only two levels (presumably), admitted and not admitted. In that case, you’d use binary logistic regression and it’s fine to use a binary (or categorical) independent variable.
What’s the difference between PLS and linear regression?
Unlike OLS, you can include multiple continuous dependent variables. PLS uses the correlation structure to identify smaller effects and model multivariate patterns in the dependent variables. Nonlinear regression also requires a continuous dependent variable, but it provides a greater flexibility to fit curves than linear regression.
How to choose the correct type of regression analysis?
There are numerous types of regression models that you can use. This choice often depends on the kind of data you have for the dependent variable and the type of model that provides the best fit. In this post, I cover the more common types of regression analyses and how to decide which one is right for your data.