Code Generalities

The term estimation is used interchangeably with fitting to signify the determination of model parameters for a given data set.

Abbreviations Used

Abbrev	Definition
alt	alternative
bkpt	break point
boot	bootstrap
dep	dependent variable (aka regressand, explained variable, response)
dist	distribution
indep	independent variable (aka regressor, explanatory variable, predictor)
lhs	left-hand-side
ls	least squares
mle	maximum likelihood estimate
ols	ordinary least squares
param	parameter
rhs	right-hand-side
rss	residual sum of squares
segreg	segmented regression
stddev	standard deviation