In simplest terms, logistic regression is used to evaluate the likelihood of a class or event, such as like win or lose, or living or dead. The model can even classify multiple different classes of events, like figuring out if an image contains a hat, a shoe, a shirt, and a briefcase. As a statistical technique, it holds a lot of value for businesses because it can be applied towards predictive use cases, which is a strategic business objective for organizations that want to use their data to help them better prepare for the future.
Logistic regression aims to measure the relationship between a categorical dependent variable and one or more independent variables (usually continuous) by plotting the dependent variables' probability scores. A categorical variable is a variable that can take values falling in limited categories instead of being continuous.
Logistic regression techniques have recently experienced a surge in demand due to the increasing use of Machine Learning, as this is one of the most commonly used algorithms. Its applications aren’t limited to specific industries or use cases, making it a commonly used and flexible analytics technique compared to other analytics methods.
Interestingly, about 70% of data science problems are classification problems. Classification is a critical component of advanced analytics, like machine learning, predictive analytics, and modeling, which makes classification techniques such as logistic regression an integral part of the data science process.
Logistic regression forecasts categorical results, including binomial and multinomial values of y. It’s a widely used statistical technique for forecasting binary classes and computes the likelihood of an event occurring or a decision being made. For example, a business might want to understand the probability of different demographics of guests accepting a promotional offer on their website (dependent variable). In this case, logistic regression would examine known characteristics of the guests, like if they’ve made other visits to the business’s website (independent variables) and what other websites they might have originated from. This would help the business develop their decision-making process regarding promotional content.
There are three different types of logistic regression:
As a statistical method, this approach can be applied to a variety of analytics contexts, such as nonlinear regression, conjoint analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, and descriptive statistics.
Based on y being the dependent variable, and x1, x2, and Xn are explanatory variables, the statistical formula for logistic regression is:
The formula is based on assumptions, like there being no outliers contained within the data and no correlations between the independent variables.
This statistical method can have a significant, positive impact on a business, especially if predictive models are developed using this analytics process. It can augment decision-making capabilities based on accurately identified relationships and prediction and equip organizations with the information they need to tailor their sales and marketing strategies, improve customer services, shape product development, anticipate future events, and more. Basically, logistic regression uncovers patterns in complicated digital data, a key driver in areas like improved employee retention or understanding consumer behaviors.
Below are just a few examples of logistic regression in various business scenarios:
As previously mentioned, logistic regression has a very robust role in machine learning because this form of advanced analytics relies on statistical concepts in order for the machines to continuously learn without being programmed. But logistic regression is best for this when the machine learning action or task is based on binary classification, meaning there are two values involved. Also, there are some different predictive models that use logistic regression, including ordered logit, multinomial logit, discrete choice, probit, and generalized linear models.
Getting the best outcomes from logistic regression depends on an understanding of when this analytics technique is useful, and when it might not be the best fit for the scenario. Generally, the rules of thumb are to be cautious of overfitting, circumvent continuous outcomes, ensure variables are complete and accurate and avoid using interrelated data. This is true whether from a statistical standpoint, or a business perspective.
However, when aware of these guidelines, analytics and data science professionals are set up to produce results that can provide strong benefits.
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