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Inconsistent symbols in user guide HMM section

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Description

Summary:

Model description uses y for output variables but Stan code uses w.

Description:

https://mc-stan.org/docs/2_27/stan-users-guide/hmms-section.html

Additional Information:

N/A

Current Version:

v2.18.0

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Research direction

Open the linked Stan User's Guide HMM section and compare the output-variable symbol in the model description with the symbol used in the Stan code. Make the notation consistent throughout that section, then verify the rendered guide no longer mixes y and w.

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Assessment

Tech stack
tex
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
70/100

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