CMB-ergmTerm {ergm.count}

Conway-Maxwell-Binomial Distribution

Description

If couple==TRUE , this term adds one statistic to the model, of the form \sum_{i,j}\log(y_{i,j}!) + \log(t-y_{i,j}!) . This turns a Binomial- or a discrete-uniform-reference ERGM into a Conway-Maxwell-Binomial-reference ERGM, allowing it to represent a broad range of disperson values. In particular, combined with a Binomial-reference ERGM, a negative coefficient on this term induces underdispersion and a positive coefficient induces overdispersion.

If coupled==FALSE the two summands above are added as their own statistic (each with its own free parameter).

Usage

# valued: CMB(trials, coupled = TRUE)

Arguments

trails

model parameter

coupled

logical

See Also

ergmTerm for index of model terms currently visible to the package.

Keywords

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