Statistical Analysis of International Migration Using R Software

Dobre, Ana Maria (2013): Statistical Analysis of International Migration Using R Software.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to expose the results of my research concerning the migrant’s profile built up by means of logit regression model based on social and demographic characteristics. Within these characteristics could be mentioned: the age group, the gender, the education level, the marital status, the activity, the residence area. The statistical software used is R which represents the most popular and powerful open source programming technology among statisticians during the last years. An application on logistic model and its performance is presented based on 2011 Labour Force Survey (LFS) referring to the international migration in Romania

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: R statistical software; logistic regression; statistical analysis; odds ratio; migration
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology ; Computer Programs; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology ; Computer Programs > C82 - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Macroeconomic Data ; Data Access; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology ; Computer Programs > C87 - Econometric Software; F - International Economics > F2 - International Factor Movements and International Business > F22 - International Migration

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