APA Dictionary of Psychology

a form of regression analysis used when the outcome or dependent variable may assume only one of two categorical values (e.g., pass or fail) and the predictors or independent variables are either categorical or continuous. For example, a researcher could use logistic regression to determine the likelihood of graduating from college (yes or no) given such student information as high school grade point average, college admissions test score, number of advanced placement courses taken in high school, socioeconomic status, and gender. Also called logistic modeling.