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How does the number of free dimensions of a model affect its required size of sample?
Adding more variables to a model usually increases its accuracy. However, without adequate analysis it could also lead to curve fitting.
Another question (How much data is needed to validate a ...
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Can Hurst exponent be used to characterize nonlinear dependence in time series?
It appears to me that the answer is no, because Hurst exponent measures persistence in terms of autocorrelation, which is a linear measure. So even if a time series of asset returns is driven by ...
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Why are regressors squared and not ^1.5 or ^2.2 or ^2.5?
When a researcher in economics or finance wants to apply a linear regression model but suspects a non-linear relationship between one of the regressors and the dependent variable, it is typical to ...
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effectiveness of linear regression in prediction [closed]
How effective is linear regression in predicting asset Price ?
If not, which is the most effective way to predicting an asset price?
Also,price movements are non-linear, why is linear regression ...
