Biometrical Letters Vol. 44(2), 2007, pp. 97-103


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NON-OBSERVABLE REGRESSORS

J.T. Mexia1 and M.M. Oliveira2

1Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Technology. New University of Lisbon. Monte da Caparica 2829-516 Caparica Portugal.
2Department of Mathematics. University of Évora. Colégio Luis António Verney,Rua Romao Ramalho 59, 7002. Évora. Portugal. Email: mmo@uevora.pt


An example is used to show how, in clearly formulated problems, non-observable regressors may emerge. The model matrices and goal functions for the adjustment are discussed. The propose being the adjustment of not only the regression coefficients but also the non-observable regressors. Algorithms are presented to carry out the adjustments. It is discussed how the adjustment may be validated through analysis of the residues.


Non-observable regressor, regression coefficients, Algorithms.