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On the existence and uniqueness of maximum likelihood estimates in polytomous response models

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Abstract

An ordered polytomous response model is defined. A geometric approach is used to derive the necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of maximum likelihood estimates. The conditions are related to the idea of separating hyperplanes. © 1986.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)269-273
JournalJournal of Statistical Planning and Inference
Volume14
Issue number2-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1986
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • Convex hulls
  • Log-likelihood function
  • Maximum likelihood estimators
  • Ordered polytomous response models
  • Separating hyperplane
  • Sequential designs

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