[R] Manually setting coefficients in an lm.

[Collin Lynch]

> You can use the "offset" function as part of a formula in "lm" (and
> other model fitting functions) to set a specific slope or set of
> slopes.  Using this up front will give you the correct residuals,
> standard errors, etc.  This is better than trying to modify a fitted
> regression object.

Great, I'll try that out.  Thanks.

	Collin.

>
> On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 9:33 AM,  <COLLINL at pitt.edu> wrote:
> > Greetings, I'm working on a project where I want to hand-tailor an lm.
> > Specifically I want to construct an lm with an existing formula and then
> > hand tailor the coefficients myself.  Is there an established method for
> > that other than manipulating the $coefficients values?
> >
> >      Thank you,
> >     Collin.
> >
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