Logistic regression - AshokBhat/ml GitHub Wiki

Description

  • Logistic regression is used when the response variable is categorical in nature.

Logistic vs Linear regression

Type Outcome
Linear regression Continous, infinite number of possible values
Logistic regression Limited number of possible values

FAQ

  • What is logistic regression and how does it work?
  • What is logistic regression used for?
  • What is the difference between logistic regression and linear regression?
  • What are the advantages of logistic regression?
  • Why is logistic regression so popular?
  • When should you use logistic regression?
  • Why is it used in binary classification?

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