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documentation on multi-dim indexing in Reference Guide, User's Manual

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Description

Summary:

cf discussion here: https://discourse.mc-stan.org/t/possible-error-in-user-guide-and-reference-manual/19625/4

Description:

examples in Reference Manual and User's Guide are impossible to follow, especially in the latter. spell it out.

Additional Information:

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Current Version:

v2.18.0

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reading the linked Discourse discussion, then locate the multi-dimensional indexing examples in the Reference Manual and User's Guide. Compare the explanations with the issue's concern about examples being impossible to follow. Done means both sections clearly spell out the examples and their indexing behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
tex
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
40/100

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