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When estimating parameters, I know the general rule of thumb is n/parameters should be <10>10. Does the intercept in a model count as one of the estimated parameters in this "rule"?

For example, if I had an n of 50, would I only be able to estimate 4 parameters, as the intercept would make up the fifth?

When estimating parameters, I know the general rule of thumb is n/parameters should be <10. Does the intercept in a model count as one of the estimated parameters in this "rule"?

For example, if I had an n of 50, would I only be able to estimate 4 parameters, as the intercept would make up the fifth?

When estimating parameters, I know the general rule of thumb is n/parameters should be >10. Does the intercept in a model count as one of the estimated parameters in this "rule"?

For example, if I had an n of 50, would I only be able to estimate 4 parameters, as the intercept would make up the fifth?

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Jeromy Anglim
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Parameter estimation and intercepts Does the intercept count as a parameter for the n/parameters sample size rule for multiple regression?

When estimating parameters, I know the general rule of thumb is n/parameters should be <10. Does the intercept in a model count as one of the estimated parameters in this "rule"?

For example, if I had an n of 50, would I only be able to estimate 4 parameters, as the intercept would make up the fifth?

Many thanks.

Parameter estimation and intercepts

When estimating parameters, I know the general rule of thumb is n/parameters should be <10. Does the intercept in a model count as one of the estimated parameters in this "rule"?

For example, if I had an n of 50, would I only be able to estimate 4 parameters, as the intercept would make up the fifth?

Many thanks.

Does the intercept count as a parameter for the n/parameters sample size rule for multiple regression?

When estimating parameters, I know the general rule of thumb is n/parameters should be <10. Does the intercept in a model count as one of the estimated parameters in this "rule"?

For example, if I had an n of 50, would I only be able to estimate 4 parameters, as the intercept would make up the fifth?

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Parameter estimation and intercepts

When estimating parameters, I know the general rule of thumb is n/parameters should be <10. Does the intercept in a model count as one of the estimated parameters in this "rule"?

For example, if I had an n of 50, would I only be able to estimate 4 parameters, as the intercept would make up the fifth?

Many thanks.