RE: negative objective function values

From: William Bachman Date: March 19, 2001 technical Source: cognigencorp.com
From: "Bachman, William" <bachmanw@globomax.com> Subject: RE: negative objective function values Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 08:26:00 -0500 The objective function consists of the sum of two terms. The first is a sum of squares term, which will always be postitive. The second term is a log of variances term which can, of course, be a negative. If the second terms predominates, the objective function will be a negative number. nmconsult@globomax.com GloboMax LLC 7250 Parkway Drive, Suite 430 Hanover, MD 21076 Telephone: (410) 782-2205 FAX: (410) 712-0737
Mar 19, 2001 Hzding negative objective function values
Mar 19, 2001 William Bachman RE: negative objective function values