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name: statsmodels
description: Statistical models library for Python. Use when you need specific model classes (OLS, GLM, mixed models, ARIMA) with detailed diagnostics, residuals, and inference. Best for econometrics, time series, rigorous inference with coefficient tables. For guided statistical test selection with APA reporting use statistical-analysis.
allowed-tools: Read Write Edit Bash
compatibility: Requires Python 3.9+ and statsmodels 0.14.6-compatible dependencies. Use `uv pip install statsmodels==0.14.6`; optional predictive-metric examples also need scikit-learn.
license: BSD-3-Clause license
metadata: {"version": "1.1", "skill-author": "K-Dense Inc."}
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version: "1.3"
skill-author: K-Dense Inc.
---
# Statsmodels: Statistical Modeling and Econometrics
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- Estimating causal effects
- Producing publication-ready statistical tables and inference
## Quick Start Guide
### Linear Regression (OLS)
```python
import statsmodels.api as sm
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
# Prepare data - ALWAYS add constant for intercept
X = sm.add_constant(X_data)
# Fit OLS model
model = sm.OLS(y, X)
results = model.fit()
# View comprehensive results
print(results.summary())
# Key results
print(f"R-squared: {results.rsquared:.4f}")
print(f"Coefficients:\\n{results.params}")
print(f"P-values:\\n{results.pvalues}")
# Predictions with confidence intervals
predictions = results.get_prediction(X_new)
pred_summary = predictions.summary_frame()
print(pred_summary) # includes mean, CI, prediction intervals
# Diagnostics
from statsmodels.stats.diagnostic import het_breuschpagan
bp_test = het_breuschpagan(results.resid, X)
print(f"Breusch-Pagan p-value: {bp_test[1]:.4f}")
# Visualize residuals
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
plt.scatter(results.fittedvalues, results.resid)
plt.axhline(y=0, color='r', linestyle='--')
plt.xlabel('Fitted values')
plt.ylabel('Residuals')
plt.show()
```
### Logistic Regression (Binary Outcomes)
```python
from statsmodels.discrete.discrete_model import Logit
# Add constant
X = sm.add_constant(X_data)
# Fit logit model
model = Logit(y_binary, X)
results = model.fit()
print(results.summary())
# Odds ratios
odds_ratios = np.exp(results.params)
print("Odds ratios:\\n", odds_ratios)
# Predicted probabilities
probs = results.predict(X)
# Binary predictions (0.5 threshold)
predictions = (probs > 0.5).astype(int)
# Model evaluation
from sklearn.metrics import classification_report, roc_auc_score
print(classification_report(y_binary, predictions))
print(f"AUC: {roc_auc_score(y_binary, probs):.4f}")
# Marginal effects
marginal = results.get_margeff()
print(marginal.summary())
```
### Time Series (ARIMA)
```python
from statsmodels.tsa.arima.model import ARIMA
from statsmodels.graphics.tsaplots import plot_acf, plot_pacf
# Check stationarity
from statsmodels.tsa.stattools import adfuller
adf_result = adfuller(y_series)
print(f"ADF p-value: {adf_result[1]:.4f}")
if adf_result[1] > 0.05:
# Series is non-stationary, difference it
y_for_acf = y_series.diff().dropna()
d = 1
else:
y_for_acf = y_series.dropna()
d = 0
# Plot ACF/PACF to identify p, q
fig, (ax1, ax2) = plt.subplots(2, 1, figsize=(12, 8))
plot_acf(y_for_acf, lags=40, ax=ax1)
plot_pacf(y_for_acf, lags=40, ax=ax2)
plt.show()
# Fit ARIMA(p,d,q)
model = ARIMA(y_series, order=(1, d, 1))
results = model.fit()
print(results.summary())
# Forecast
forecast = results.forecast(steps=10)
forecast_obj = results.get_forecast(steps=10)
forecast_df = forecast_obj.summary_frame()
print(forecast_df) # includes mean and confidence intervals
# Residual diagnostics
results.plot_diagnostics(figsize=(12, 8))
plt.show()
```
### Generalized Linear Models (GLM)
```python
import statsmodels.api as sm
# Poisson regression for count data
X = sm.add_constant(X_data)
model = sm.GLM(y_counts, X, family=sm.families.Poisson())
results = model.fit()
print(results.summary())
# Rate ratios (for Poisson with log link)
rate_ratios = np.exp(results.params)
print("Rate ratios:\\n", rate_ratios)
# Check overdispersion
overdispersion = results.pearson_chi2 / results.df_resid
print(f"Overdispersion: {overdispersion:.2f}")
if overdispersion > 1.5:
# Use Negative Binomial instead
from statsmodels.discrete.discrete_model import NegativeBinomial
nb_model = NegativeBinomial(y_counts, X)
nb_results = nb_model.fit()
print(nb_results.summary())
```
## Core Statistical Modeling Capabilities
### 1. Linear Regression Models
Comprehensive suite of linear models for continuous outcomes with various error structures.
**Available models:**
- **OLS**: Standard linear regression with i.i.d. errors
- **WLS**: Weighted least squares for heteroskedastic errors
- **GLS**: Generalized least squares for arbitrary covariance structure
- **GLSAR**: GLS with autoregressive errors for time series
- **Quantile Regression**: Conditional quantiles (robust to outliers)
- **Mixed Effects**: Hierarchical/multilevel models with random effects
- **Recursive/Rolling**: Time-varying parameter estimation
**Key features:**
- Comprehensive diagnostic tests
- Robust standard errors (HC, HAC, cluster-robust)
- Influence statistics (Cook's distance, leverage, DFFITS)
- Hypothesis testing (F-tests, Wald tests)
- Model comparison (AIC, BIC, likelihood ratio tests)
- Prediction with confidence and prediction intervals
**When to use:** Continuous outcome variable, want inference on coefficients, need diagnostics
**Reference:** See `references/linear_models.md` for detailed guidance on model selection, diagnostics, and best practices.
### 2. Generalized Linear Models (GLM)
Flexible framework extending linear models to non-normal distributions.
**Distribution families:**
- **Binomial**: Binary outcomes or proportions (logistic regression)
- **Poisson**: Count data
- **Negative Binomial**: Overdispersed counts
- **Gamma**: Positive continuous, right-skewed data
- **Inverse Gaussian**: Positive continuous with specific variance structure
- **Gaussian**: Equivalent to OLS
- **Tweedie**: Flexible family for semi-continuous data
**Link functions:**
- Logit, Probit, Log, Identity, Inverse, Sqrt, CLogLog, Power
- Choose based on interpretation needs and model fit
**Key features:**
- Maximum likelihood estimation via IRLS
- Deviance and Pearson residuals
- Goodness-of-fit statistics
- Pseudo R-squared measures
- Robust standard errors
**When to use:** Non-normal outcomes, need flexible variance and link specifications
**Reference:** See `references/glm.md` for family selection, link functions, interpretation, and diagnostics.
### 3. Discrete Choice Models
Models for categorical and count outcomes.
**Binary models:**
- **Logit**: Logistic regression (odds ratios)
- **Probit**: Probit regression (normal distribution)
**Multinomial models:**
- **MNLogit**: Unordered categories (3+ levels)
- **Conditional Logit**: Choice models with alternative-specific variables
- **Ordered Model**: Ordinal outcomes (ordered categories)
**Count models:**
- **Poisson**: Standard count model
- **Negative Binomial**: Overdispersed counts
- **Zero-Inflated**: Excess zeros (ZIP, ZINB)
- **Hurdle Models**: Two-stage models for zero-heavy data
**Key features:**
- Maximum likelihood estimation
- Marginal effects at means or average marginal effects
- Model comparison via AIC/BIC
- Predicted probabilities and classification
- Goodness-of-fit tests
**When to use:** Binary, categorical, or count outcomes
**Reference:** See `references/discrete_choice.md` for model selection, interpretation, and evaluation.
### 4. Time Series Analysis
Comprehensive time series modeling and forecasting capabilities.
**Univariate models:**
- **AutoReg (AR)**: Autoregressive models
- **ARIMA**: Autoregressive integrated moving average
- **SARIMAX**: Seasonal ARIMA with exogenous variables
- **Exponential Smoothing**: Simple, Holt, Holt-Winters
- **ETS**: Innovations state space models
**Multivariate models:**
- **VAR**: Vector autoregression
- **VARMAX**: VAR with MA and exogenous variables
- **Dynamic Factor Models**: Extract common factors
- **VECM**: Vector error correction models (cointegration)
**Advanced models:**
- **State Space**: Kalman filtering, custom specifications
- **Regime Switching**: Markov switching models
- **ARDL**: Autoregressive distributed lag
**Key features:**
- ACF/PACF analysis for model identification
- Stationarity tests (ADF, KPSS)
- Forecasting with prediction intervals
- Residual diagnostics (Ljung-Box, heteroskedasticity)
- Granger causality testing
- Impulse response functions (IRF)
- Forecast error variance decomposition (FEVD)
**When to use:** Time-ordered data, forecasting, understanding temporal dynamics
**Reference:** See `references/time_series.md` for model selection, diagnostics, and forecasting methods.
### 5. Statistical Tests and Diagnostics
Extensive testing and diagnostic capabilities for model validation.
**Residual diagnostics:**
- Autocorrelation tests (Ljung-Box, Durbin-Watson, Breusch-Godfrey)
- Heteroskedasticity tests (Breusch-Pagan, White, ARCH)
- Normality tests (Jarque-Bera, Omnibus, Anderson-Darling, Lilliefors)
- Specification tests (RESET, Harvey-Collier)
**Influence and outliers:**
- Leverage (hat values)
- Cook's distance
- DFFITS and DFBETAs
- Studentized residuals
- Influence plots
**Hypothesis testing:**
- t-tests (one-sample, two-sample, paired)
- Proportion tests
- Chi-square tests
- Non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis)
- ANOVA (one-way, two-way, repeated measures)
**Multiple comparisons:**
- Tukey's HSD
- Bonferroni correction
- False Discovery Rate (FDR)
**Effect sizes and power:**
- Cohen's d, eta-squared
- Power analysis for t-tests, proportions
- Sample size calculations
**Robust inference:**
- Heteroskedasticity-consistent SEs (HC0-HC3)
- HAC standard errors (Newey-West)
- Cluster-robust standard errors
**When to use:** Validating assumptions, detecting problems, ensuring robust inference
**Reference:** See `references/stats_diagnostics.md` for comprehensive testing and diagnostic procedures.
## Formula API (R-style)
Statsmodels supports R-style formulas for intuitive model specification:
```python
import statsmodels.formula.api as smf
# OLS with formula
results = smf.ols('y ~ x1 + x2 + x1:x2', data=df).fit()
# Categorical variables (automatic dummy coding)
results = smf.ols('y ~ x1 + C(category)', data=df).fit()
# Interactions
results = smf.ols('y ~ x1 * x2', data=df).fit() # x1 + x2 + x1:x2
# Polynomial terms
results = smf.ols('y ~ x + I(x**2)', data=df).fit()
# Logit
results = smf.logit('y ~ x1 + x2 + C(group)', data=df).fit()
# Poisson
results = smf.poisson('count ~ x1 + x2', data=df).fit()
# ARIMA (not available via formula, use regular API)
```
## Model Selection and Comparison
### Information Criteria
```python
# Compare models using AIC/BIC
models = {
'Model 1': model1_results,
'Model 2': model2_results,
'Model 3': model3_results
}
comparison = pd.DataFrame({
'AIC': {name: res.aic for name, res in models.items()},
'BIC': {name: res.bic for name, res in models.items()},
'Log-Likelihood': {name: res.llf for name, res in models.items()}
})
print(comparison.sort_values('AIC'))
# Lower AIC/BIC indicates better model
```
### Likelihood Ratio Test (Nested Models)
```python
# For nested models (one is subset of the other)
from scipy import stats
lr_stat = 2 * (full_model.llf - reduced_model.llf)
df = full_model.df_model - reduced_model.df_model
p_value = 1 - stats.chi2.cdf(lr_stat, df)
print(f"LR statistic: {lr_stat:.4f}")
print(f"p-value: {p_value:.4f}")
if p_value < 0.05:
print("Full model significantly better")
else:
print("Reduced model preferred (parsimony)")
```
### Cross-Validation
```python
from sklearn.model_selection import KFold
from sklearn.metrics import mean_squared_error
kf = KFold(n_splits=5, shuffle=True, random_state=42)
cv_scores = []
for train_idx, val_idx in kf.split(X):
X_train, X_val = X.iloc[train_idx], X.iloc[val_idx]
y_train, y_val = y.iloc[train_idx], y.iloc[val_idx]
# Fit model
model = sm.OLS(y_train, X_train).fit()
# Predict
y_pred = model.predict(X_val)
# Score
rmse = np.sqrt(mean_squared_error(y_val, y_pred))
cv_scores.append(rmse)
print(f"CV RMSE: {np.mean(cv_scores):.4f} ± {np.std(cv_scores):.4f}")
```
## Quick Start, Capabilities, and Model Selection
- [references/quick_start_guide.md](references/quick_start_guide.md): minimal worked
examples for OLS, logistic regression, ARIMA, and GLM, and how to read the summary.
- [references/modeling_capabilities.md](references/modeling_capabilities.md): linear
models, GLMs, discrete choice, time series, and the statistical tests and diagnostics.
- [references/model_selection.md](references/model_selection.md): the R-style formula API
and model comparison.
- Per-topic detail: [references/linear_models.md](references/linear_models.md),
[references/glm.md](references/glm.md),
[references/discrete_choice.md](references/discrete_choice.md),
[references/time_series.md](references/time_series.md), and
[references/stats_diagnostics.md](references/stats_diagnostics.md).
statsmodels is for *inference* — standard errors, confidence intervals, and hypothesis
tests. Reach for scikit-learn when prediction is the goal and the coefficients do not
need interpreting.
## Best Practices
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- Examples: https://www.statsmodels.org/stable/examples/index.html
- API reference: https://www.statsmodels.org/stable/api.html
## Citing Scientific Agent Skills
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> 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
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