 Profile likelihood (source code)

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= Profile likelihood
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For a parameter of interest $\psi$ and nuisance parameter $\lambda$, the profile likelihood is
$$
L_p(\psi)=\sup_\lambda L(\psi,\lambda).
$$
It compares values of $\psi$ after fitting the nuisance parameter as favourably as possible at each value.

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