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Question about forcing/dynamic variables

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Description

I would like some clarification about the rationale behind incorporating weekday as a forcing variable in Aurora. The setup utilizes dow_cos and dow_sin as dynamic inputs; I would like to understand the contribution these variables are expected to make towards enhancing the accuracy of Aurora's predictions.

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Start by reviewing how the Aurora setup uses the dynamic inputs dow_cos and dow_sin. The issue does not name files, tests, or entry points, so locate where these variables are incorporated into the model inputs. Done means documenting the rationale and expected contribution to prediction accuracy.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
machine-learning
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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