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A nested expectation-maximization algorithm for latent class models with covariates

Computation 2019-11-19 v5 Methodology

Abstract

We develop a nested EM routine for latent class models with covariates which allows maximization of the full-model log-likelihood and, differently from current methods, guarantees monotone log-likelihood sequences along with improved convergence rates.

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@article{arxiv.1705.03864,
  title  = {A nested expectation-maximization algorithm for latent class models with covariates},
  author = {Daniele Durante and Antonio Canale and Tommaso Rigon},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1705.03864},
  year   = {2019}
}
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