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Modelling count, bounded and skewed continuous outcomes in physical activity research: beyond linear regression models.

Muhammad AkramEster CerinKaren Elaine LambSimon R White
Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2023)
GLMs which more appropriately model non-normally distributed response variables should be considered as more suitable approaches for managing count, bounded and skewed outcomes rather than simply relying on transformations. We recommend that physical activity researchers add the GLM to their statistical toolboxes and become aware of situations when GLMs are a better method than traditional approaches for modeling count, bounded and skewed outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • peripheral blood
  • body mass index
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight loss