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Jishnu Moorthy

Reflection 8: Logistic Regression

Reading the logistic regression article reminded me of my previous experience with


this model during my machine learning coursework, specifically while analyzing
cardiovascular risks in the Framingham Heart Study. The authors did a great job of
breaking down the model’s strengths and practical applications, especially in clinical
research where binary outcomes are common. Logistic regression’s ability to predict
these outcomes while adjusting for various predictors makes it indispensable in
studies where we need to control for confounding variables.

One aspect that stood out to me was the article’s focus on odds ratios and how logistic
regression enables us to interpret changes in predictors as percent changes in the
likelihood of an event. In healthcare contexts, this interpretability is crucial. Odds
ratios provide a straightforward way to communicate complex statistical relationships
to clinical audiences, making it easier to convey the risks associated with certain
predictors.

Another valuable insight was the authors’ discussion of goodness-of-fit measures, like
the Hosmer-Lemeshow test and the c statistic. These tools, which I’ve seen in my
studies, are essential for ensuring that our models genuinely fit the data. The emphasis
on validation and fit is something I’ve found myself returning to in my analytics
projects; it’s easy to generate predictions, but verifying their accuracy and reliability is
the true challenge. The example using the Framingham data made these concepts solid
by illustrating how logistic regression could offer insights into cardiovascular risk
factors when validated carefully.

One element I found especially practical was the explanation of how logistic
regression can address issues with linearity by categorizing continuous predictors or
using splines. In previous projects, handling non-linear relationships was a key
challenge, and seeing how this can be managed within logistic regression was useful.
This approach brings a new level of flexibility to a model that might otherwise be
limited in addressing complex real-world patterns. This article was a great refresher in
understating the approach to each project with a focus on accuracy, interpretability,
and real-world impact.

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