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by waqararif097
15 Jun 2023, 22:19
Forum: Errors during model validation and/or estimation.
Topic: Singular Hessian, cannot calculate s.e.
Replies: 9
Views: 3929

Re: Singular Hessian, cannot calculate s.e.

Hi ! The same model went smoothly before but the issue started when I tried normalizing the values of dummy variables (i.e. income, age etc) for my reference alternative "car" by assigning them "0" . I believe that might be the wrong approach. Can you guide how can I go about thi...
by waqararif097
15 Jun 2023, 13:48
Forum: Errors during model validation and/or estimation.
Topic: Singular Hessian, cannot calculate s.e.
Replies: 9
Views: 3929

Re: Singular Hessian, cannot calculate s.e.

Thank you for your message! I do realize your suggestion. But can you also look at mz code to see if I made a mistake? Theoretically I aim to put "car" as a reference. but I am getting this error. Would highly appreciate your reponse ### Clear memory rm(list = ls()) ### Load Apollo library...
by waqararif097
13 Jun 2023, 23:31
Forum: Errors during model validation and/or estimation.
Topic: Singular Hessian, cannot calculate s.e.
Replies: 9
Views: 3929

Re: Singular Hessian, cannot calculate s.e.

Was there a solution to this problem ? I'm currently facing similar problem with singular hessian and cannot calculate s.e and consequently p vales. Can you help me?