title: Life after chi-squared: an introduction to log-linear analysis.
abstract: Chi-squared tests are used to examine the relationships among categorical variables. However, they are difficult to use and interpret when more than 2 variables are involved. In such cases, it is better to use a related statistic, called log-linear analysis. This article is an introduction to log-linear models, illustrating how they can be used to tease apart relationships among several variables in looking at the factors associated with photonumerophobia.
authors.affiliation: Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, North York, Ontario. dstreiner@rotman-baycrest.on.ca
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Streiner
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lin
mesh_terms: D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D006801:Humans; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000379:methods*