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  • Postestimation output from logistic regression

    Hello,

    I am new to logistic regression and I am working through some exercises. I have undertaken a postestimation test using the command 'estat class' which produces the following output:

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    I write because, in a text book it refers to the specificity as the percentage of the cases that were incorrectly classified for those having no good health (Y = 0). In this example, the specificity = 6.42%.

    However, if I understand statistic correctly, this should mean the percentage of cases that were correctly classified as not have the outcome of interest. ie classified '-'.

    A penny for anyone's thoughts?!

    With thanks
    Jocelynne

  • #2
    1. Joceynne, you posted in the Sandbox, which is the forum for making practice posts. Very few list experts post here, usually to test graphs and mathematical formatting. . I suggest that you repost in the General Forum. I
    Best wishes,

    Steve
    Last edited by Steve Samuels; 15 Nov 2018, 17:39.
    Steve Samuels
    Statistical Consulting
    [email protected]

    Stata 14.2

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    • #3
      will do ... thank you!

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