logit Meaning & Definition
What Does Logit Mean?
Logit is a noun that means The inverse of the sigmoid or logistic function used in mathematics, especially in statistics. The logit of a number p between 0 and 1 is given by the formula. It can also mean A logistic regression, which applies such a mathematical function.
Logit in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈloʊd͡ʒɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | logits |
Logit Definition (Noun)
- The inverse of the sigmoid or logistic function used in mathematics, especially in statistics. The logit of a number p between 0 and 1 is given by the formula:
logit(p)=log(p1−p)=log(p)−log(1−p).
- A logistic regression, which applies such a mathematical function.
Synonyms of Logit
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Logit in a Sentence
logit(p)=log(p1−p)=log(p)−log(1−p).
Word Forms & Grammar
logit (plural logits)
Origin of Logit
Blend of logistic + unit, by analogy with probit, coined by American statistician Joseph Berkson in 1944:[1] “I use this term [logit] for lnp/q following Bliss, who called the analogous function which is linear on x for the normal curve ‘probit.’”
Pronouncing Logit
The standard pronunciation of logit is //ˈloʊd͡ʒɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.