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FSSC: Fermi Data : Data Analysis : Likelihood

Maximum Likelihood

These pages explain why a maximum likelihood technique is usually necessary to analyze the LAT data, describe the methodology behind the maximum likelihood tools, and provide guidance into the use of these tools.

Much of this content was adapted from the original Cicerone guide, which is no longer maintained. It included additional discussion that has not been migrated here.