Questions tagged [multivariable]

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Estimating the probabilities of many events given only intersections

We are interested in approximating the probability of $n$ (possibly dependent) events $\{e_1,\dots, e_n\},$ but we can only estimate the probability of an intersection of any $q$ of them: $$P(e_{k_1}\cap e_{k_2}\cap \dots \cap e_{k_q})$$ The…
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How can I isolate the effects of a particular independent variable?

I am planning a study and am not sure which statistical test I should use. In this study, I have multiple independent variables. Some of these variables are categorical, while others are numerical. I am especially interested in the effects of only…
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Correct Analysis for determining impact of input parameters on data

I work for a manufacturing company that collects times (man-hours) for tasks. The tasks are similar in concept from one product to another, but the characteristics of the product can vary (like size, voltage, etc). It has been something like ten…