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Fits and diagnoses Python statistical models including OLS, GLM, discrete and mixed models, ARIMA and SARIMAX. Supports coefficient inference, marginal effects, model comparison and time series forecasting with explicit design and uncertainty checks. Used for econometrics and statistical modeling; for guided test selection with APA reporting, see statistical-analysis.
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Statsmodels is a powerful library for statistical modeling and econometrics. It provides a robust framework for estimating various models—such as OLS, GLM, discrete choice, and time series (ARIMA/SARIMAX)—while offering extensive tools for hypothesis testing, residual diagnostics, and model comparison. Designed for rigorous research, it emphasizes explicit design, uncertainty quantification, and publication-ready inference.

What it does

  • Fits linear regression models including OLS, WLS, GLS, and quantile regression.
  • Supports generalized linear models (GLM) for diverse response distributions.
  • Analyzes discrete outcomes using Logit, Probit, and count models.
  • Performs time series forecasting with ARIMA, SARIMAX, and state-space models.
  • Provides comprehensive diagnostic tests for residuals, heteroskedasticity, and autocorrelation.
  • Calculates marginal effects and robust standard errors for valid statistical inference.

When to use it

  • When you need to perform formal statistical modeling or econometric analysis.
  • When you require detailed diagnostic checks for model assumptions.
  • When you need to compare multiple models using AIC, BIC, or likelihood ratio tests.
  • When you are conducting time series forecasting and need model-based prediction intervals.
  • When you need to report publication-quality statistical summaries and effect sizes.

Advantages

  • Provides deep statistical rigor with explicit control over model design.
  • Offers extensive diagnostic tools to validate model assumptions and detect outliers.
  • Supports a wide range of models from simple linear regression to complex state-space time series.
  • Facilitates clear interpretation through marginal effects and robust standard error estimation.
  • Integrates seamlessly with the Python scientific stack (NumPy, SciPy, pandas).

Usage examples

“Fit an OLS regression model to my data and check for heteroskedasticity.”
The agent will construct the OLS model using statsmodels.api, generate a summary of coefficients, and run a Breusch-Pagan or White test to diagnose heteroskedasticity.
“Perform a logistic regression and calculate the odds ratios.”
The agent will fit a Logit model, output the model summary, and compute the exponentiated coefficients to provide interpretable odds ratios.
“Forecast the next 12 months of my time series data using SARIMAX.”
The agent will test for stationarity, identify appropriate ARIMA orders, fit the SARIMAX model, and generate a forecast with confidence intervals.
“My Poisson model shows overdispersion; what should I do?”
The agent will calculate the Pearson dispersion statistic and guide you through fitting a Negative Binomial model as a robust alternative.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://mp-staging.autogineer.com/agent-skills/k-dense-ai/statsmodels/download
  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip statsmodels.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by K-Dense Inc.

Statsmodels: Statistical Modeling and Econometrics

Overview

Statsmodels provides estimation, inference and diagnostics for regression, time series and econometric models. A successful fit establishes numerical execution; causal identification, calibrated uncertainty and model adequacy require a defensible study design and assumptions.

Current Compatibility

Reviewed against statsmodels 0.15.0 (released August 27, 2026). Native checks used Python 3.13, NumPy 2.5.3, SciPy 1.18.1, pandas 3.0.6, matplotlib 3.11.2 and scikit-learn 1.9.1. Install in a dedicated environment:

uv pip install statsmodels==0.15.0 numpy==2.5.3 scipy==1.18.1 pandas==3.0.6 matplotlib==3.11.2 scikit-learn==1.9.1

Use statsmodels.api and statsmodels.formula.api for stable high-level imports, and direct module imports when examples require newer or specialized classes such as HurdleCountModel.

The review and source ledger records API coverage and verification limits. The quick start is executable; topic references are contextual fragments requiring the named data and a matching model result. In 0.15, use result_object=True and named fields for ADF/KPSS and other transitioning tests; prefer rng= where statsmodels formerly accepted seed or random_state.

When to Use This Skill

This skill should be used when:

  • Fitting regression models (OLS, WLS, GLS, quantile regression)

  • Performing generalized linear modeling (logistic, Poisson, Gamma, etc.)

  • Analyzing discrete outcomes (binary, multinomial, count, ordinal)

  • Conducting time series analysis (ARIMA, SARIMAX, VAR, forecasting)

  • Running statistical tests and diagnostics

  • Testing model assumptions (heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, normality)

  • Detecting outliers and influential observations

  • Comparing models (AIC/BIC, likelihood ratio tests)

  • Estimating causal effects

  • Producing publication-ready statistical tables and inference

Quick Start, Capabilities, and Model Selection

statsmodels supports inference and prediction, including forecasting. Match validation to the sampling design: grouped splits for repeated units, chronological splits for time series, and preprocessing learned on training data only.

Best Practices

Data Preparation
  1. Specify the intercept: Array OLS/GLM/Logit need an explicit constant; formula models include one by default. OrderedModel and ConditionalLogit must not receive a constant.

  2. Check for missing values: For array-based models, use missing="raise" during construction to catch unexpected NaNs; the default missing="none" does not check and can yield all-NaN estimates. If dropping rows is justified, record retained row IDs and compare models on the same observations. Fit any imputation on training data only.

  3. Scale if needed: Can improve conditioning and convergence; record units and estimate scaling on training data

  4. Encode categoricals: Use formula API or manual dummy coding

Model Building
  1. Start simple: Begin with basic model, add complexity as needed

  2. Check assumptions: Test residuals, heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation

  3. Use appropriate model: Match model to outcome type (binary→Logit, count→Poisson)

  4. Consider alternatives: If assumptions violated, use robust methods or different model

Inference
  1. Report effect sizes: Not just p-values

  2. Use robust SEs: When heteroskedasticity or clustering present

  3. Multiple comparisons: Correct when testing many hypotheses

  4. Confidence intervals: Always report alongside point estimates

Model Evaluation
  1. Check residuals: Plot residuals vs fitted, Q-Q plot

  2. Influence diagnostics: Identify and investigate influential observations

  3. Out-of-sample validation: Test on holdout set or cross-validate

  4. Compare models: Use AIC/BIC only for comparable likelihoods on the same response and rows; regular nested-model LR tests need interior parameters and valid likelihood assumptions

Reporting
  1. Comprehensive summary: Use .summary() for detailed output

  2. Document decisions: Note transformations, excluded observations

  3. Interpret carefully: Account for link functions (e.g., exp(β) for log link)

  4. Visualize: Plot predictions, confidence intervals, diagnostics

Common Workflows

Workflow 1: Linear Regression Analysis
  1. Explore data (plots, descriptives)

  2. Fit initial OLS model

  3. Check residual diagnostics

  4. Test for heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation

  5. Check for multicollinearity (VIF)

  6. Identify influential observations

  7. Refit with robust SEs if needed

  8. Interpret coefficients and inference

  9. Validate on holdout or via CV

Workflow 2: Binary Classification
  1. Fit logistic regression (Logit)

  2. Check for convergence issues

  3. Interpret odds ratios

  4. Calculate marginal effects

  5. Evaluate classification performance (AUC, confusion matrix)

  6. Check for influential observations

  7. Compare with alternative models (Probit)

  8. Validate predictions on test set

Workflow 3: Count Data Analysis
  1. Fit Poisson regression

  2. Check for overdispersion

  3. If overdispersed, fit Negative Binomial

  4. Check for excess zeros (consider ZIP/ZINB)

  5. Interpret rate ratios

  6. Assess goodness of fit

  7. Compare models via AIC

  8. Validate predictions

Workflow 4: Time Series Forecasting
  1. Plot series, check for trend/seasonality

  2. Test for stationarity (ADF, KPSS)

  3. Choose deterministic terms and differencing using domain context, plots and tests; do not treat failure to reject a unit root as proof

  4. Use ACF/PACF for candidate orders, then compare converged fits on training data

  5. Fit ARIMA or SARIMAX

  6. Check residual diagnostics (Ljung-Box)

  7. Generate forecasts with model-based prediction intervals and required future exogenous inputs

  8. Evaluate forecast accuracy on test set

Reference Documentation

This skill includes comprehensive reference files for detailed guidance:

references/linear_models.md

Detailed coverage of linear regression models including:

  • OLS, WLS, GLS, GLSAR, Quantile Regression

  • Mixed effects models

  • Recursive and rolling regression

  • Comprehensive diagnostics (heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation, multicollinearity)

  • Influence statistics and outlier detection

  • Robust standard errors (HC, HAC, cluster)

  • Hypothesis testing and model comparison

references/glm.md

Complete guide to generalized linear models:

  • All distribution families (Binomial, Poisson, Gamma, etc.)

  • Link functions and when to use each

  • Model fitting and interpretation

  • Pseudo R-squared and goodness of fit

  • Diagnostics and residual analysis

  • Applications (logistic, Poisson, Gamma regression)

references/discrete_choice.md

Comprehensive guide to discrete outcome models:

  • Binary models (Logit, Probit)

  • Multinomial models (MNLogit, Conditional Logit)

  • Count models (Poisson, Negative Binomial, Zero-Inflated, Hurdle)

  • Ordinal models

  • Marginal effects and interpretation

  • Model diagnostics and comparison

references/time_series.md

In-depth time series analysis guidance:

  • Univariate models (AR, ARIMA, SARIMAX, Exponential Smoothing)

  • Multivariate models (VAR, VARMAX, Dynamic Factor)

  • State space models

  • Stationarity testing and diagnostics

  • Forecasting methods and evaluation

  • Granger causality, IRF, FEVD

references/stats_diagnostics.md

Comprehensive statistical testing and diagnostics:

  • Residual diagnostics (autocorrelation, heteroskedasticity, normality)

  • Influence and outlier detection

  • Hypothesis tests (parametric and non-parametric)

  • ANOVA and post-hoc tests

  • Multiple comparisons correction

  • Robust covariance matrices

  • Power analysis and effect sizes

When to reference:

  • Need detailed parameter explanations

  • Choosing between similar models

  • Troubleshooting convergence or diagnostic issues

  • Understanding specific test statistics

  • Looking for code examples for advanced features

Search patterns:

# Find information about specific models
rg "Quantile Regression" references/

# Find diagnostic tests
rg "Breusch-Pagan" references/stats_diagnostics.md

# Find time series guidance
rg "SARIMAX" references/time_series.md

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  1. Incorrect intercept: Keep training/prediction design columns identical; use has_constant="add" for a new array that lacks an intercept, including a single new row. Ordered/conditional models require no constant.

  2. Ignoring assumptions: Check residuals, heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation

  3. Wrong model for the estimand: Match support, mean and variance to the outcome and sampling design; outcome type alone does not select a valid model

  4. Not checking convergence: Look for optimization warnings

  5. Misinterpreting coefficients: Remember link functions (log, logit, etc.)

  6. Using Poisson with overdispersion: Check dispersion, use Negative Binomial if needed

  7. Not using robust SEs: When heteroskedasticity or clustering present

  8. Overfitting: Too many parameters relative to sample size

  9. Data leakage: Fitting on test data or using future information

  10. Not validating predictions: Always check out-of-sample performance

  11. Invalid comparison: Non-nested or boundary comparisons do not have the usual chi-square LR reference distribution

  12. Ignoring influential observations: Check Cook's distance and leverage

  13. Multiple testing: Correct p-values when testing many hypotheses

  14. Over/under-differencing: ARIMA models integrated data through d; do not difference manually and again inside ARIMA

  15. Confusing uncertainty targets: A GLM interval for the conditional mean omits future outcome noise; state-space forecasts include model-based forecast error

Getting Help

For detailed documentation and examples:

Citing Scientific Agent Skills

This skill is part of Scientific Agent Skills by K-Dense. If it materially contributed to a manuscript, report, presentation, or code release, add the paper to the references or software section and tell the user you did so:

Kassis, T., Agarwal, V., He, Y., Patel, D., & Brueckner, A. M. (2026). Scientific Agent Skills: A Library of Procedural Knowledge for Research Agents. arXiv:2609.00065. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2609.00065

Always cite the current version. The DOI and https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.00065 resolve to the latest arXiv version, so never append a version suffix such as v1. When network access is available, fetch https://arxiv.org/abs/2609.00065 (or http://export.arxiv.org/api/query?id_list=2609.00065) before writing the reference and take the author list, year, and version from that record. If the record lists a journal reference or publisher DOI, cite the published version instead.

Files

references/discrete_choice.md

Discrete Choice Models Reference

This document provides comprehensive guidance on discrete choice models in statsmodels, including binary, multinomial, count, and ordinal models.

Overview

Discrete choice models handle outcomes that are:

  • Binary: 0/1, success/failure

  • Multinomial: Multiple unordered categories

  • Ordinal: Ordered categories

  • Count: Non-negative integers

These models use likelihood-based estimation. Independence and sampling assumptions are model-specific: conditional models condition out group intercepts, while clustered sampling needs an appropriate covariance/design. Check finite estimates, design rank, convergence and separation; convergence alone does not establish identifiability.

Binary Models

Logit (Logistic Regression)

Uses logistic distribution for binary outcomes.

When to use:

  • Binary classification (yes/no, success/failure)

  • Probability estimation for binary outcomes

  • Interpretable odds ratios

Model: P(Y=1|X) = 1 / (1 + exp(-Xβ))

import statsmodels.api as sm
from statsmodels.discrete.discrete_model import Logit

# Prepare data
X = sm.add_constant(X_data)

# Fit model
model = Logit(y, X)
results = model.fit()

print(results.summary())

Interpretation:

import numpy as np

# Odds ratios
odds_ratios = np.exp(results.params)
print("Odds ratios:", odds_ratios)

# For 1-unit increase in X, odds multiply by exp(β)
# OR > 1: increases odds of success
# OR < 1: decreases odds of success
# OR = 1: no effect

# Confidence intervals for odds ratios
odds_ci = np.exp(results.conf_int())
print("Odds ratio 95% CI:")
print(odds_ci)

Marginal effects:

# Average marginal effects (AME)
marginal_effects = results.get_margeff(at='overall')
print(marginal_effects.summary())

# Marginal effects at means (MEM)
marginal_effects_mem = results.get_margeff(at='mean', method='dydx')

# Marginal effects at representative values
marginal_effects_custom = results.get_margeff(at='mean',
                                              atexog={1: 1, 2: 5})  # Zero-based design-column indices

Predictions:

# Predicted probabilities
probs = results.predict(X)

# Binary predictions (0.5 threshold)
predictions = (probs > 0.5).astype(int)

# Custom threshold
threshold = 0.3
predictions_custom = (probs > threshold).astype(int)

# For new data
X_new = sm.add_constant(X_new_data, has_constant="add")
new_probs = results.predict(X_new)

Model evaluation:

from sklearn.metrics import (classification_report, confusion_matrix,
                             roc_auc_score, roc_curve)

# Classification report
print(classification_report(y, predictions))

# Confusion matrix
print(confusion_matrix(y, predictions))

# AUC-ROC
auc = roc_auc_score(y, probs)
print(f"AUC: {auc:.4f}")

# Pseudo R-squared
print(f"McFadden's Pseudo R²: {results.prsquared:.4f}")
Probit

Uses normal distribution for binary outcomes.

When to use:

  • Binary outcomes

  • Prefer normal distribution assumption

  • Field convention (econometrics often uses probit)

Model: P(Y=1|X) = Φ(Xβ), where Φ is standard normal CDF

from statsmodels.discrete.discrete_model import Probit

model = Probit(y, X)
results = model.fit()

print(results.summary())

Comparison with Logit:

  • Probit and Logit usually give similar results

  • Probit: symmetric, based on normal distribution

  • Logit: slightly heavier tails, easier interpretation (odds ratios)

  • Coefficients not directly comparable (scale difference)

# Marginal effects are comparable
logit_me = logit_results.get_margeff().margeff
probit_me = probit_results.get_margeff().margeff

print("Logit marginal effects:", logit_me)
print("Probit marginal effects:", probit_me)

Multinomial Models

MNLogit (Multinomial Logit)

For unordered categorical outcomes with 3+ categories.

When to use:

  • Multiple unordered categories (e.g., transportation mode, brand choice)

  • No natural ordering among categories

  • Need probabilities for each category

Model: P(Y=j|X) = exp(Xβⱼ) / Σₖ exp(Xβₖ)

from statsmodels.discrete.discrete_model import MNLogit

# y should be integers 0, 1, 2, ... for categories
model = MNLogit(y, X)
results = model.fit()

print(results.summary())

Interpretation:

# One category is reference (usually category 0)
# Coefficients represent log-odds relative to reference

# For category j vs reference:
# exp(β_j) = odds ratio of category j vs reference

# Predicted probabilities for each category
probs = results.predict(X)  # Shape: (n_samples, n_categories)

# Most likely category
predicted_categories = np.asarray(probs).argmax(axis=1)

Relative risk ratios:

# Exponentiate coefficients for relative risk ratios
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd

# Get parameter names and values
params_df = pd.concat({
    'coef': pd.DataFrame(results.params),
    'RRR': pd.DataFrame(np.exp(results.params))
}, axis=1)
print(params_df)
Conditional Logit

For choice models where alternatives have characteristics.

When to use:

  • Alternative-specific regressors (vary across choices)

  • Panel data with choices

  • Discrete choice experiments

from statsmodels.discrete.conditional_models import ConditionalLogit

# Long format, binary choice indicator, no constant in X_alternatives.
# One group per choice occasion (not one person across multiple occasions).
model = ConditionalLogit(y_choice, X_alternatives, groups=choice_set_id)
results = model.fit()

Count Models

Poisson

Standard model for count data.

When to use:

  • Count outcomes (events, occurrences)

  • Rare events

  • Mean ≈ variance

Model: P(Y=k|X) = exp(-λ) λᵏ / k!, where log(λ) = Xβ

from statsmodels.discrete.discrete_model import Poisson

model = Poisson(y_counts, X)
results = model.fit()

print(results.summary())

Interpretation:

# Rate ratios (incident rate ratios)
rate_ratios = np.exp(results.params)
print("Rate ratios:", rate_ratios)

# For 1-unit increase in X, expected count multiplies by exp(β)

Check overdispersion:

# Dispersion concerns the conditional variance, not raw variance/mean.
mu = results.predict(X)
pearson_dispersion = np.sum((y_counts - mu)**2 / mu) / results.df_resid
print(f"Pearson dispersion: {pearson_dispersion:.2f}")
# A screening statistic: inspect mean misspecification, exposure and dependence.

With offset (for rates):

# When modeling rates with varying exposure
# log(λ) = log(exposure) + Xβ

model = Poisson(y_counts, X, offset=np.log(exposure))
results = model.fit()
Negative Binomial

For overdispersed count data (variance > mean).

When to use:

  • Count data with overdispersion

  • Excess variance not explained by Poisson

  • Heterogeneity in counts

Model: Adds dispersion parameter α to account for overdispersion

from statsmodels.discrete.discrete_model import NegativeBinomial

model = NegativeBinomial(y_counts, X)
results = model.fit()

print(results.summary())
print(f"Dispersion parameter alpha: {np.asarray(results.params)[-1]:.4f}")

Compare with Poisson:

# Fit both models
poisson_results = Poisson(y_counts, X).fit()
nb_results = NegativeBinomial(y_counts, X).fit()

# AIC comparison (lower is better)
print(f"Poisson AIC: {poisson_results.aic:.2f}")
print(f"Negative Binomial AIC: {nb_results.aic:.2f}")

# Alpha=0 is a boundary under the Poisson null. A naive chi-square(1)
# likelihood-ratio p-value is not the ordinary regular nested-model test.
# Use a justified boundary reference distribution or parametric bootstrap.
lr_stat = 2 * (nb_results.llf - poisson_results.llf)
print("Boundary LR statistic (no naive p-value):", lr_stat)
Zero-Inflated Models

For count data with excess zeros.

When to use:

  • More zeros than expected from Poisson/NB

  • Two processes: one for zeros, one for counts

  • Examples: number of doctor visits, insurance claims

Models:

  • ZeroInflatedPoisson (ZIP)

  • ZeroInflatedNegativeBinomialP (ZINB)

from statsmodels.discrete.count_model import (ZeroInflatedPoisson,
                                               ZeroInflatedNegativeBinomialP)

# ZIP model
zip_model = ZeroInflatedPoisson(y_counts, X, exog_infl=X_inflation)
zip_results = zip_model.fit()

# ZINB model (for overdispersion + excess zeros)
zinb_model = ZeroInflatedNegativeBinomialP(y_counts, X, exog_infl=X_inflation)
zinb_results = zinb_model.fit()

print(zip_results.summary())

Two parts of the model:

# 1. Inflation model: P(Y=0 due to inflation)
# 2. Count model: distribution of counts

# Predicted probabilities of inflation
inflation_probs = 1 - zip_results.predict(
    X, exog_infl=X_inflation, which='prob-main')
zero_probs = zip_results.predict(X, exog_infl=X_inflation, which='prob-zero')
pmf = zip_results.predict(X, exog_infl=X_inflation, which='prob')

# Predicted counts
predicted_counts = zip_results.predict(X, exog_infl=X_inflation, which='mean')
Hurdle Models

Two-stage model: whether any counts, then how many.

When to use:

  • Excess zeros

  • Different processes for zero vs positive counts

  • Zeros structurally different from positive values

from statsmodels.discrete.truncated_model import HurdleCountModel

# Poisson-Poisson hurdle model; use `zerodist` for the zero hurdle process
model = HurdleCountModel(y_counts, X,
                         dist='poisson',
                         zerodist='poisson')
results = model.fit()

print(results.summary())

Ordinal Models

Ordered Logit/Probit

For ordered categorical outcomes.

When to use:

  • Ordered categories (e.g., low/medium/high, ratings 1-5)

  • Natural ordering matters

  • Want to respect ordinal structure

Model: Cumulative probability model with cutpoints

from statsmodels.miscmodels.ordinal_model import OrderedModel

# Ordered integers or an ordered pandas categorical; X_data has NO constant
model = OrderedModel(y_ordered, X_data, distr='logit')  # or 'probit'
results = model.fit(method='bfgs')

print(results.summary())

Interpretation:

# Cutpoints (thresholds between categories)
cutpoints = results.model.transform_threshold_params(results.params)[1:-1]
print("Cutpoints:", cutpoints)

# Coefficients
coefficients = np.asarray(results.params)[:results.model.k_vars]
print("Coefficients:", coefficients)

# Predicted probabilities for each category
probs = results.predict(X_data)  # Shape: (n_samples, n_categories)

# Most likely category
predicted_categories = np.asarray(probs).argmax(axis=1)

Proportional odds assumption:

# Separate binary fits can be exploratory, but comparing coefficients visually
# is not a calibrated Brant test. A formal proportional-odds assessment needs
# the covariance between cutpoint-specific estimates.

The hurdle model uses the same exog for both processes; zerodist is a censored count distribution, not a logit keyword. Check identification of NB zero-process parameters. OrderedModel reports transformed increments after its first threshold; only transform_threshold_params gives actual cutpoints.

Model Diagnostics

Select the matching result type for each fragment; pseudo-R²/null-likelihood and marginal-effect helpers are not universal across every count/ordinal result. Binary metrics below are in-sample diagnostics unless X/y are replaced by held-out data. Thresholds and tuning must be chosen without the test set.

Goodness of Fit
# Pseudo R-squared (McFadden)
print(f"Pseudo R²: {results.prsquared:.4f}")

# AIC/BIC for model comparison
print(f"AIC: {results.aic:.2f}")
print(f"BIC: {results.bic:.2f}")

# Log-likelihood
print(f"Log-likelihood: {results.llf:.2f}")

# Likelihood ratio test vs null model
lr_stat = 2 * (results.llf - results.llnull)
from scipy import stats
lr_pval = stats.chi2.sf(lr_stat, results.df_model)
print(f"LR test p-value: {lr_pval}")
Classification Metrics (Binary)
from sklearn.metrics import (accuracy_score, precision_score, recall_score,
                             f1_score, roc_auc_score)

# Predictions
probs = results.predict(X)
predictions = (probs > 0.5).astype(int)

# Metrics
print(f"Accuracy: {accuracy_score(y, predictions):.4f}")
print(f"Precision: {precision_score(y, predictions):.4f}")
print(f"Recall: {recall_score(y, predictions):.4f}")
print(f"F1: {f1_score(y, predictions):.4f}")
print(f"AUC: {roc_auc_score(y, probs):.4f}")
Classification Metrics (Multinomial)
from sklearn.metrics import accuracy_score, classification_report, log_loss

# Predicted categories
probs = results.predict(X)
predictions = np.asarray(probs).argmax(axis=1)

# Accuracy
accuracy = accuracy_score(y, predictions)
print(f"Accuracy: {accuracy:.4f}")

# Classification report
print(classification_report(y, predictions))

# Log loss
logloss = log_loss(y, probs)
print(f"Log Loss: {logloss:.4f}")
Count Model Diagnostics
# Expected frequencies require probabilities, not rounded conditional means.
# This example is specifically a fitted ordinary Poisson result.
values = np.arange(int(np.max(y_counts)) + 1)
pmf = results.predict(X, which="prob", y_values=values)
expected = pmf.sum(axis=0)
observed = np.bincount(np.asarray(y_counts, dtype=int), minlength=len(values))
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
plt.plot(values, observed, label="Observed")
plt.plot(values, expected, label="Model expected")
plt.legend()
plt.show()
# Include/report the model tail beyond values[-1] when assessing total mass.
Influence and Outliers
# Pearson residuals for an ordinary Poisson model only.
mu = results.predict(X)
std_resid = (y_counts - mu) / np.sqrt(mu)

# Check for outliers (|std_resid| > 2)
outliers = np.where(np.abs(std_resid) > 2)[0]
print(f"Number of outliers: {len(outliers)}")

# Leverage (hat values) - for logit/probit
# from statsmodels.stats.outliers_influence

Hypothesis Testing

# Single parameter test (automatic in summary)

# Multiple parameters: Wald test
# Test H0: β₁ = β₂ = 0
R = [[0, 1, 0, 0], [0, 0, 1, 0]]
wald_test = results.wald_test(R)
print(wald_test)

# Likelihood ratio test for nested models
model_reduced = Logit(y, X_reduced).fit()
model_full = Logit(y, X_full).fit()

lr_stat = 2 * (model_full.llf - model_reduced.llf)
df_diff = model_full.df_model - model_reduced.df_model
from scipy import stats
lr_pval = stats.chi2.sf(lr_stat, df_diff)
print(f"LR test p-value: {lr_pval:.4f}")

Model Selection and Comparison

# Fit multiple models
models = {
    'Logit': Logit(y, X).fit(),
    'Probit': Probit(y, X).fit(),
    # Add more models
}

# Compare AIC/BIC
comparison = pd.DataFrame({
    'AIC': {name: model.aic for name, model in models.items()},
    'BIC': {name: model.bic for name, model in models.items()},
    'Pseudo R²': {name: model.prsquared for name, model in models.items()}
})
print(comparison.sort_values('AIC'))

# Cross-validation for predictive performance
from sklearn.model_selection import cross_val_score
from sklearn.linear_model import LogisticRegression

# Use sklearn wrapper or manual CV

Formula API

Use R-style formulas for easier specification.

import statsmodels.formula.api as smf

# Logit with formula
formula = 'y ~ x1 + x2 + C(category) + x1:x2'
results = smf.logit(formula, data=df).fit()

# MNLogit with formula
results = smf.mnlogit('choice ~ x1 + x2', data=df).fit()  # Numeric category codes

# Poisson with formula
results = smf.poisson('count ~ x1 + x2', data=df).fit()

# Negative Binomial with formula
results = smf.negativebinomial('count ~ x1 + x2', data=df).fit()

Common Applications

Binary Classification (Marketing Response)
# Predict customer purchase probability
X = sm.add_constant(customer_features)
model = Logit(purchased, X)
results = model.fit()

# Targeting: select top 20% likely to purchase
probs = results.predict(X)
top_20_pct_idx = np.argsort(probs)[-int(0.2*len(probs)):]
Multinomial Choice (Transportation Mode)
# Predict transportation mode choice
model = MNLogit(mode_choice, X)
results = model.fit()

# Predicted mode for new commuter
new_commuter = sm.add_constant(new_features, has_constant="add")
mode_probs = results.predict(new_commuter)
predicted_mode = np.asarray(mode_probs).argmax(axis=1)
Count Data (Number of Doctor Visits)
# Model healthcare utilization
model = NegativeBinomial(num_visits, X)
results = model.fit()

# Expected visits for new patient
expected_visits = results.predict(new_patient_X)
Zero-Inflated (Insurance Claims)
# Many people have zero claims
# Zero-inflation: some never claim
# Count process: those who might claim

zip_model = ZeroInflatedPoisson(claims, X_count, exog_infl=X_inflation)
results = zip_model.fit()

# Fitted structural-zero mixture probability; not a permanent individual trait
structural_zero_prob = 1 - results.predict(
    X_count, exog_infl=X_inflation, which='prob-main')

# Expected claims
expected_claims = results.predict(X_count, exog_infl=X_inflation, which='mean')

Best Practices

  1. Check data type: Ensure response matches model (binary, counts, categories)

  2. Specify intercept correctly: Array Logit/Poisson usually need a constant; OrderedModel and ConditionalLogit forbid one

  3. Scale continuous predictors: For better convergence and interpretation

  4. Check convergence: Look for convergence warnings

  5. Use formula API: For categorical variables and interactions

  6. Marginal effects: Report marginal effects, not just coefficients

  7. Model comparison: Use AIC/BIC and cross-validation

  8. Validate: Holdout set or cross-validation for predictive models

  9. Check overdispersion: For count models, test Poisson assumption

  10. Consider alternatives: Zero-inflation, hurdle models for excess zeros

Common Pitfalls

  1. Forgetting constant: No intercept term

  2. Perfect separation: Logit/probit may not converge

  3. Using Poisson with overdispersion: Check and use Negative Binomial

  4. Misinterpreting coefficients: Remember they're on log-odds/log scale

  5. Not checking convergence: Optimization may fail silently

  6. Wrong distribution: Match model to data type (binary/count/categorical)

  7. Ignoring excess zeros: Use ZIP/ZINB when appropriate

  8. Not validating predictions: Always check out-of-sample performance

  9. Comparing non-nested models: Use AIC/BIC, not likelihood ratio test

  10. Ordinal as nominal: Use OrderedModel for ordered categories

Requirements and compatibility

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

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Needs: Declares allowed tools, Needs network access, Needs Python

The author says: Requires Python 3.10+ and statsmodels 0.15.0; the tested NumPy 2.5.3/SciPy 1.18.1 stack needs Python 3.12+. Plotting needs matplotlib; predictive metrics need scikit-learn. Network access is needed only for installation or documentation; no credentials.

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