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However, traditional grey modeling methods generate errors, particularly the jump error from a difference equation to a differential equation. This paper aims to propose an unbiased multivariable grey model to eliminate these inherent errors.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-subheading\">Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title><jats:p>This paper begins by analyzing the sources of errors in the multivariate grey model and subsequently optimizes its parameters to achieve an unbiased outcome. The properties of the unbiased multivariable model are discussed and mathematically proven. The model\u2019s unbiased nature is further validated using data. Finally, the unbiased multivariable grey model is applied to two case studies.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-subheading\">Findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>Results indicate the unbiased model aligns completely with simulations and predictions of curves generated by the prediction formula of the multivariable grey model, eliminating its inherent bias. Numerical examples show that the proposed unbiased modeling method enhances the accuracy of the multivariable grey model.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-subheading\">Originality\/value<\/jats:title><jats:p>A novel unbiased multivariable grey model is introduced, supported by rigorous mathematical proofs of its properties. 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