Fit Regression Model

This example applies to the Healthcare Module. For more information, go to www.minitab.com/healthcare-module.

Example

In this worksheet, Lab Turnaround Time is the response. Number of Specimens is a continuous predictor, and Facility is a categorical predictor. The predictors may explain differences in lab turnaround times.

C1	C2	C3-T
`Lab Turnaround Time`	`Number of Specimens`	`Facility`
36	10	Hillside Hospital
37	19	Hillside Hospital
46	28	Wellness General Hospital
39	25	Wellness General Hospital

How-to

From the Healthcare KPIs: Predict Lab Turnaround Time dialog box, select Fit Regression Model, then click OK.
In Responses, enter the lab turnaround time column. The response is also called the Y variable.
In Continuous predictors, enter the columns of numeric data that may explain or predict changes in lab turnaround time. The predictors are also called X variables.
In Categorical predictors, enter the categorical classifications or group assignments, such as facility, that may explain or predict changes in lab turnaround time. The predictors are also called X variables.
Click OK.

Tip

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