Would like to know whether if it is recommended to convert the categorical variable into a numerical variable to perform linear regression or to rather perform a logit regression instead.

Dependent variable: A categorical variable w/ 2 levels Independent variable: Numerical variable

I would like to know whether if it is recommended to convert the categorical variable into a numerical variable to perform linear regression or to rather perform a logit regression instead.

• Dependent variable: A categorical variable w/ 2 levels
• Independent variable: Numerical variable