Approximating the probability of an event occuring from the output of a Poisson GLM

[skinicod]

Hi all,

I have some data that includes the output of a Poisson Log Link model, that aims to predict how many times an event will occur over the period of a year. I would like to approximate the probability of at least one event occurring from this output, though I am not sure how to go about it. I can get hold of the mean/base of the Poisson model very easily, which I'm guessing would be needed in any calculation.

Any help would be massively appreciated.

Thanks,

Skinicod.

 

[rogojel]

Re: Approximating the probability of an event occuring from the output of a Poisson G

hi,
maybe I misunderstand the problem but the answer seems to be P=1-P(0) where P(0) is exp(-lambda) lambda beeing the mean.

regards

 

[skinicod]

Re: Approximating the probability of an event occuring from the output of a Poisson G

I think I may not have explained very well, so let me put the question in context.

A Poisson Log Link model has been built to predict the number of items that a customer may buy if marketed to.

For each customer that has been marketed to, I have been provided with the models predicted frequency for the number of items that they will buy. However, I am more interested in answering the question - will they buy anything at all. If I were building a model to predict this, I would use a logistic regression, however all I have is the output of the frequency model.

I am therefore trying to find a way to approximate one from the other. Is this possible?