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Drayton D. Boozer, Ph.D, PE
The need to fit mathematical models to measured data arises often in science and engineering. Parameter estimation is a discipline that provides estimates of unknown parameters in a system or process model based on measured data. The professional analyst can use the model that results from the application of parameter estimation to explain measured data to customers in a concise, compelling way.
The 4-hour course begins with a general, nonlinear system model and then focuses on a linear system model. Six basic assumptions about measurement errors are presented and their implications on the least squares estimator explained. Confidence limits for the estimated parameters for specified assumptions are developed.
Two comprehensive examples are presented which demonstrate the application of least squares parameter estimation. The first is a position-velocity estimation problem that arises in many engineering contexts. The second estimates the parameters for a triangular weir, a structure used to measure small stream flow in hydrology.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
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