Increase of iterations from the default

[gafna jeff]

Hello everyone,

Abrha says in his paper in this link (https://doi.org/10.1080/10549811.2018.1494000)

that maxent iterations should be increased from the default (500) to a higher value so as to enable the model to have adequate time to converge, thereby preventing under-predictions and over-predictions. 

Could someone explain to me what it means by "to enable the model to have adequate time to converge".   And how will that avoid overpredictions and underpredictions?

Thanks in advance

Jeff

[Jamie M. Kass]

Sorry, this is outside of my expertise. However, increasing the iteration number can't hurt, but if might take some more time?

Jamie

[gafna jeff]

Dear Jemie,

Thank you for your response. Indeed I answered this question correctly during my PhD defense. Much appreciated.

Regards,

Jeff

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[Jamie M. Kass]

Jeff,

Could you post the explanation you came up with? Others would likely be interested. Thanks.

Jamie