[R] How to choose the df when using GAM function?

[Wensui Liu]

Assumed you are using the gam package developed by Hastie, you might
use step.gam() to do so.

On 4/2/07, Jin Huang <crystal_huangjin at yahoo.com.cn> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
>   When using GAM function in R, we need to specify the degree of freedom for the smooth function (i.e. s=(x, df=#)). I am wondering how to choose an appropriate df.
>
>   Thanks a lot,
>   Jin
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