This is a simple question regarding maximum likelihood estimation.
If I try to maximize the log-likelihood function:
ln[1 - exp(theta)/(1+exp(theta)]
using the commands
ml model mylikelihood (variable)
ml maximize
should I get the same result as if i use the log-likelihood function:
ln[1- exp(b0 + b1* $ML_y1/(1+exp (b0 + b1* $ML_y1)]
with the commands
ml model mylikelihood2 (variable = )
ml maximize
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If the results should be different between the two methods...........why?
If the results should be the same...........which is best?
Many thanks in advance for any comments
Ewen
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