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180 Fitting Generalized Linear Models Chapter 6<br />

The Generalized Linear Model Personality<br />

The Generalized Linear Model Personality<br />

Generalized linear models are fit as a personality of the Fit Model Dialog. After selecting Analyze > Fit<br />

Model, select Generalized Linear Model from the drop-down menu before or after assigning the effects to<br />

the model.<br />

Figure 6.1 Generalized Linear Model Launch Dialog<br />

When you specify that you are fitting a generalized linear model, the Fit Model dialog changes to allow you<br />

to select a Distribution <strong>and</strong> a Link Function. In addition, an Offset button, an option for overdispersion<br />

tests <strong>and</strong> intervals, <strong>and</strong> an option for Firth Bias-adjusted Estimates appears.<br />

Examples of Generalized Linear Models<br />

You construct a generalized linear model by deciding on response <strong>and</strong> explanatory variables for your data<br />

<strong>and</strong> choosing an appropriate link function <strong>and</strong> response probability distribution. Explanatory variables can<br />

be any combination of continuous variables, classification variables, <strong>and</strong> interactions.

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