I previously used regression analysis and there is a significant difference. Then I realize my dependent variable is not normally distirbuted, it is very skewed.
So I use proc genmod. Anyother analysises, please give advice.
below is the error message
1523 proc genmod data = have;
1524 model abb= mbb /dist=negbin;
1525 run;
NOTE: Non-integer response values have been detected for the
Negative Binomial distribution.
WARNING: No output destinations active.
NOTE: Algorithm converged.
NOTE: The negative binomial dispersion parameter was estimated
by maximum likelihood.
NOTE: PROCEDURE GENMOD used (Total
"dist=negbin" requests maximum likelihood parameter estimation to explain things that can be counted. Counts are integers. What is abb?
abb is my dependent variable, mbb is my independent variable
Advice: Take an Introductory course in Probability. Learn the difference between discrete and continuous distributions.
You didn't mention which type of regression you initially performed. Many types do not require the data to be normally distributed but that the errors are normally distributed.
it is linear regression
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