[R] not R question : alternative to logistic regression

[Nordlund, Dan (DSHS/RDA)]

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> I was just curious if anyone knew of an alternative model to 
> logistic regression where the probabilities seems pretty 
> linear to the predictor rather than having that S shape that 
> probit and logit assume.
> 
> Maybe there is there some kind of other GLM that could 
> accomplish that. Any textbook references or suggestions
> are appreciated. I have most of the texts but if someone 
> knows of a text that talks about this, it 
> would be helpful because I don't even know of the name
> for such a model ( if it exists ) so I don't know where to look.
> 
>                                  Thanks
> 

Google "linear probablity model" and you will find a lot of information.

Hope this is helpful,

Dan

Daniel J. Nordlund
Research and Data Analysis
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Olympia, WA  98504-5204