probit analysis

a type of regression analysis in which a dichotomous outcome variable is related to any of a number of different predictor or independent variables. The technique assumes that a latent process generated the observed binary data and often produces very similar results to logistic regression. Also called probit regression.

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January 21st 2025

EPI

abbreviation for Eysenck Personality Inventory.