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#1 2006-11-17 15:01:58

tyco
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Registered: 2006-11-17
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Statistically solving a multivariate equation?

Hello,

I'm wondering if anyone has any knowledge of methods to statistically solve a multivariate equation? For example, if I have:

2x + 3y = 15

and I know that x and y are real numbers, and I have both x and y's mean and standard deviation, is there a method to determine the most likely solution to this equation?

I appreciate any help.

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#2 2006-11-19 07:21:07

yttrium88
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Re: Statistically solving a multivariate equation?

Do you want a single most likely value?  Or do you want a most likely value with error values on x and y?  Cause the first one is waaay easier.

Last edited by yttrium88 (2006-11-19 07:23:20)

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#3 2006-11-19 19:01:05

tyco
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Registered: 2006-11-17
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Re: Statistically solving a multivariate equation?

It would be best if I could have the error on each variable, but I'm interested in any help you might be able to provide.

Thanks.

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