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I have a dataset with 3 variables (X,Y and Z) and I want to find the best estimates for the constants a,b,c & d. I have been looking into multiregression analysis, but that does not seem to work for this more complicated formula.

Y = (a + b * Z) * X^(c + d * Z)

Someone got any leads?

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You are trying to linearize the problem. It's not possible. You have to use non-linear regression in this case.

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  • $\begingroup$ How would I approach this. I do know how to perform non-linear regression, however I do not have experience with 3 variables and would not know where to start. $\endgroup$ Commented Sep 11, 2014 at 13:51
  • $\begingroup$ What stat package are you using? $\endgroup$
    – Aksakal
    Commented Sep 11, 2014 at 13:52
  • $\begingroup$ Python, but I could use any $\endgroup$ Commented Sep 11, 2014 at 13:58
  • $\begingroup$ Take a look at this R doc. It has an example in it. and a theory if you want to implement the thing in your code manually. $\endgroup$
    – Aksakal
    Commented Sep 11, 2014 at 14:00

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