Degrees of Freedom in Multilevel Models
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What role do degrees of freedom play in statistical inference for fixed effects?

  • They determine the significance of fixed effects and construct confidence intervals. (correct)
  • They provide a definitive sample size.
  • They are unrelated to sample size.
  • They solely affect random effects.

    • What is the primary challenge in determining degrees of freedom in multilevel models (MLMs)?

  • There are no clusters involved.
  • The hierarchical structure creates dependent observations. (correct)
  • Random effects do not influence degrees of freedom.
  • Observations are completely independent.

    • Which approximation is used to estimate degrees of freedom by accounting for hierarchical structure and random effects?

  • Bootstrap Method
  • Laplacian Approximation
  • Satterthwaite Approximation (correct)
  • Bayesian Estimation

    • How does the Kenward-Roger Approximation enhance statistical analysis in small samples?

    <p>It adjusts both degrees of freedom and variance-covariance matrix.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of random effects, what does a negative random slope indicate?

    <p>The cluster's slope is lower than the population slope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional information do random effects convey in multilevel models?

    <p>They describe how each cluster deviates from population-level effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the interpretation of degrees of freedom for random effects?

    <p>Hypothesis tests for random effects depend on approximations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between variance and covariance in statistical analysis?

    <p>Covariance describes the relationship between two variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does adding unnecessary parameters in a statistical model potentially lead to?

    <p>Overfitting of the model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the difference between probability and likelihood?

    <p>Probability is based on known parameters, while likelihood evaluates observed data given possible parameters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data collection involves taking measurements from the same individuals at multiple time points?

    <p>Longitudinal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a conservative outcome of a likelihood ratio test (LRT) when variances are close to zero?

    <p>Less likely to reject the null hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes cross-sectional data collection?

    <p>Data is collected at one point in time for each participant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does within-neighbourhood analysis focus on?

    <p>Comparing the income of an individual to the neighbourhood average.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of random effects in a statistical model?

    <p>To account for variability within groups or individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if confounding effects are not separated in analysis?

    <p>Individual incomes could be misinterpreted as driving health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does high random variance suggest in data analysis?

    <p>The model might require additional predictors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of polynomial terms in multilevel models?

    <p>They allow modeling of non-linear trends in data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to disaggregate between-neighbourhood effects?

    <p>To understand how average wealth impacts health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can large t-values be interpreted in the context of fixed effects?

    <p>They imply that fixed effects have a reliable significance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a median close to zero in scaled residuals indicate?

    <p>The model's predictions align well with observed data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do orthogonal polynomials help to mitigate?

    <p>Multicollinearity among predictors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of the Likelihood Ratio Test?

    <p>To compare the goodness-of-fit between two models.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When random variation is small, what does it imply about fixed effects?

    <p>They are reliable and generalizable across groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term adds complexity to the model by capturing S-shaped curves?

    <p>Cubic term.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of ignoring random slopes in statistical analysis?

    <p>Oversimplified or misleading conclusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does centering predictors accomplish in multilevel models (MLMs)?

    <p>It allows for easier interpretation of the intercept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assumption of multilevel models refers to the relationship between predictors and the outcome being linear?

    <p>Linearity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is suggested for removing random effects during model building?

    <p>Remove random effects with the least variance until the model converges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to assess model specifications concerning independent observations?

    <p>To prevent biased estimates due to correlations within clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the Scale Location plot serve in multilevel modeling?

    <p>To identify potential changes in variance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key assumption of multilevel models?

    <p>Existence of only random effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of centering isolates within-group effects in multilevel modeling?

    <p>Group-mean centering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In multilevel models, omitting important variables can result in which outcome?

    <p>Biased estimates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it typically appropriate to use group-mean centering?

    <p>When examining relative differences within clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you confirm the normality of random effects in multilevel models?

    <p>By reviewing a QQ plot of random effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the number of levels in categorical predictors and the complexity of the model?

    <p>More levels require more parameters, increasing complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you center predictors at the grand mean?

    <p>The value of the intercept changes but not the slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the effective approach to removing variance when fitting a model?

    <p>Removing random effects with the least variance for convergence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the relationship between observations within clusters in a study?

    <p>They are partially dependent, affecting the effective number of observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would crossed random effects be applicable?

    <p>Assessing multiple patients treated by various therapists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a smaller standard error (SE) indicate about a fixed effect estimate?

    <p>More precise estimate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is including (group | ppt) in a model often inappropriate?

    <p>Group is a between-participants variable and does not vary within participants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding uncertainty in fixed effect estimates?

    <p>Wider confidence intervals reflect greater uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when data is unbalanced in a multi-level study?

    <p>It complicates the calculation of df due to varying cluster sizes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the inclusion of (1 + x | g) improve model estimates?

    <p>By providing a better estimate of uncertainty in the fixed effect of x.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) primarily aim to achieve?

    <p>To estimate parameters by maximizing the likelihood function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of overfitting a model?

    <p>The model represents the real world less accurately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a crossed structure in context of study design?

    <p>Multiple lower-level units associated with various higher-level units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'not enough variance in y~x between groups' imply?

    <p>Model estimation can face boundaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description best fits the variance components in random effects?

    <p>They illustrate variability across clusters rather than individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when tasks are completed by participants from different groups?

    <p>Group effects become meaningful at the task level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In study design involving schools, what structure typically arises?

    <p>Nested arrangements with students in classes and classes in schools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the F-statistic in an ANOVA table assess?

    <p>Whether the improvement in fit is statistically significant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does scaling a variable that has a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15 do?

    <p>It ensures a change in 1 is equivalent to a change in 1 standard deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential drawback of transforming outcome variables in a model?

    <p>It can reduce the model's interpretability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of bootstrapping in statistical analysis?

    <p>To create confidence intervals from sample distributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does assigning weights in Weighted Least Squares (WLS) help address?

    <p>Non-constant variance in observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of disaggregating within and between-group effects?

    <p>To separate individual effects from group averages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What error can arise from inferring individual-level effects from group-level data?

    <p>Assuming higher group averages mean all individuals perform better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a confidence interval (CI) built from bootstrap distribution represent?

    <p>The precision of any estimated parameter if a study were repeated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you calculate the within-person component for disaggregation?

    <p>By subtracting group averages from individual scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of bootstrapping compared to traditional statistical methods?

    <p>It does not require normality or equal variances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by negative numbers when analyzing how much a fish weighs above a pond's average?

    <p>The fish weighs below the average weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method can improve the appearance of model assumption plots?

    <p>Transforming the outcome variable, like using log(y)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does adding unnecessary parameters to a statistical model generally have?

    <p>Increases likelihood but may lead to overfitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Likelihood assesses how well a particular model explains observed data.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data collection involves repeated measurements from the same individuals under different conditions?

    <p>Repeated measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Probability is the chance of observing specific outcomes given a known model or ______.

    <p>parameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of data collection with their descriptions:

    <p>Cross-sectional = Data collected at one point in time for each participant Longitudinal = Same individuals measured over multiple time points Between-individuals = Data collected from different individuals at the same time Within-individuals = Multiple measurements from the same individuals under various conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Satterthwaite Approximation account for when estimating degrees of freedom?

    <p>Hierarchical structure and random effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In multilevel models, all observations within clusters are entirely independent.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative random slope indicate in a cluster?

    <p>The cluster's slope is lower than the population slope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The measure of how two variables vary together is called __________.

    <p>covariance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributes to the overall variance in multilevel models?

    <p>Random effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Variance = The spread of a single random variable around its mean Covariance = The measure of how two variables vary together Random Intercept = Baseline deviation of a cluster from the population average Random Slope = The change in effect of a variable for a cluster compared to the population slope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Kenward-Roger Approximation in statistical analysis?

    <p>To adjust degrees of freedom and improve small-sample accuracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For random effects, hypothesis tests rely on standard chi-squared distribution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a criterion for model selection used to choose a random effect structure supported by the data?

    <p>LRT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In multilevel models, the larger the number of levels in categorical predictors, the simpler the model becomes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome when predictors are centered at the grand mean?

    <p>The intercept represents the expected outcome when the predictor is at its average value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The key assumptions of multilevel models include __________, __________, and __________.

    <p>linearity, independence, normality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following centering types with their descriptions:

    <p>Grand-Mean Centering = Centers the predictor around zero Group-Mean Centering = Isolates within-group effects Cluster-Mean Centering = Adjusts each observation by the group mean Uncentered Data = Kept in raw units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Removing categorical predictors generally makes it easier to converge because it leads to __________.

    <p>fewer parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Homoscedasticity means that residuals exhibit varying variance across levels of the predictor.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Scale Location plot help to identify?

    <p>Changes in variance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Centering predictors in multilevel modeling is particularly useful for forming __________ effects.

    <p>group-level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you cluster mean-centered data?

    <p>When you are interested in relative differences within clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Removing random effects with the least variance can lead to better model fitting.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do QQ plots help to assess in multilevel models?

    <p>Normality of random effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Omitting important variables in a model can lead to __________ estimates.

    <p>biased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these assumptions states that the relationship between predictors and outcomes should be linear?

    <p>Linearity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does non-independence in observations within clusters indicate?

    <p>Observations within clusters are partially dependent, reducing the effective number of observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Variance components in random effects have straightforward degrees of freedom since they describe variability across individual observations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define the term 'crossed random effects' in the context of multilevel models.

    <p>Crossed random effects occur when lower-level units are associated with multiple higher-level units, indicating non-nesting relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In multilevel modeling, _____ refers to the variability or precision in the estimate of the fixed effect coefficient.

    <p>uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included if x can vary within groups in a multilevel model?

    <p>(1 + x | g)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unbalanced data complicates calculations of degrees of freedom in multilevel models.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of model fitting in multilevel models?

    <p>To achieve a random effect structure that fully reflects the understanding of variability in the study design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When there is not enough variance in _____ to separate groups, model estimation can hit boundaries.

    <p>y~x</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) help to achieve?

    <p>It finds parameter values that maximize the likelihood function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Including (group | ppt) in a model is often appropriate for between-participants variables.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common issue arises when the model is overfitted?

    <p>It can lead to problems with model convergence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the F-statistic in an ANOVA table primarily assess?

    <p>Whether the improvement in model fit is statistically significant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Centering predictors can affect the interpretation of model results.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ function measures how likely the observed data are, given specific parameter values for the model.

    <p>likelihood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of bootstrapping in statistical analysis?

    <p>To obtain a distribution of parameter estimates and compute confidence intervals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of fitting a model and observing if it accurately predicts the outcome variable is called __________.

    <p>posterior predictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following statistical concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Residual Sum of Squares (RSS) = The total variance not explained by the model Within-group effects = Focus on individual-level predictor variation Between-group effects = Focus on average values of predictors across groups Weighted Least Squares (WLS) = A method to address heteroscedasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transformation would most likely improve model assumptions?

    <p>Taking the logarithm of y</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transforming outcome variables generally makes the model more interpretable.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the issue with assuming higher average study hours means that all individuals study more?

    <p>It could lead to an ecological fallacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To separate individual-level effects from group-level effects, one would typically use __________.

    <p>disaggregation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the concept with its description:

    <p>Bootstrap = Resampling technique to estimate confidence intervals F-statistic = Test of significance for model improvements Residual Degrees of Freedom = Data points minus estimated parameters Sum of Squares = Change in RSS between models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does scaling in statistical modeling enable?

    <p>Establishing a one-to-one correspondence with standard deviations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Heteroscedasticity refers to the condition where variances are constant across a dataset.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between within-group and between-group effects in hierarchical data analysis?

    <p>Within-group effects analyze individual variation, while between-group effects analyze group averages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ component is created by calculating each individual’s mean and subtracting it from their unique values.

    <p>within-person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes within-neighbourhood analysis?

    <p>Compares an individual's metrics against their neighbourhood average</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Higher average incomes in a neighbourhood lead to better health outcomes for all residents.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is confounding in statistical analysis?

    <p>Confounding occurs when the relationship between a predictor and an outcome is influenced by other variables, making it difficult to disentangle true effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The effects seen in _____ analysis capture variability across groups, while _____ effects represent average impacts across all participants.

    <p>random, fixed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Disaggregating between-neighbourhood effects can clarify individual health outcomes.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do larger t-values imply about fixed effects?

    <p>Larger t-values suggest that the fixed effects are significant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Polynomial terms are introduced in models to capture _____ changes in data patterns.

    <p>non-linear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if random variation is large?

    <p>Random effects capture meaningful variability needed for analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of effects with their descriptions:

    <p>Fixed Effects = Average effect across participants Random Effects = Variability captured across groups Within-Neighbourhood Analysis = Compares individual metrics within a single neighbourhood Between-Neighbourhood Analysis = Examines differences across various neighbourhoods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High random variance typically indicates a need for further model refinement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of orthogonal polynomials in statistical modeling?

    <p>Orthogonal polynomials transform predictors into uncorrelated components, reducing multicollinearity and simplifying interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When examining relationships, _____ terms like Age² can model parabolic trends.

    <p>quadratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The likelihood ratio test (LRT) is limited by which of the following?

    <p>A sufficiently large sample size is necessary for accurate approximation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to assess random slopes in multilevel models?

    <p>Assessing random slopes is important because they capture variability in the effects of predictors across different groups or individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Degrees of Freedom in Multilevel Models (MLMs)

    • Degrees of freedom (df) are crucial for statistical inference in MLMs, especially for determining the significance of fixed effects and constructing confidence intervals.
    • Defining df is challenging in MLMs because observations within clusters are not entirely independent due to the grouping structure.
    • Two main types of df in MLMs relate to the number of observations available to estimate fixed effects.
    • Hierarchical structure and random effects impact the available "information."

    Approaches to Calculating df for Fixed Effects in MLMs

    • Satterthwaite approximation estimates df by accounting for the hierarchical structure and random effects. This is especially important for small sample sizes or unbalanced designs.
    • Kenward-Roger approximation adjusts both df and the variance-covariance matrix for improved small-sample accuracy, particularly in unbalanced designs.

    Variance and Covariance in MLMs

    • Variance measures the spread of a single random variable (e.g., x) around its mean. Variance values appear along the diagonal of the matrix.
    • Covariance measures the relationship between two variables (e.g., x and y). Covariance values appear in the off-diagonal elements of the matrix.
    • Both variance and covariance values are represented in model matrices.

    Random Effects in MLMs

    • Random intercepts and slopes describe how each cluster differs from the population-level effects.
    • Random effects contribute to the overall variance and covariance structures but lack a simple df interpretation.
    • Testing random effects relies on approximations.

    Degrees of Freedom for Random Effects

    • Variance components (random intercepts/slopes) don't have simple df interpretations.
    • Hypothesis tests for random effects use approximations because the likelihood ratio test (used to test random effects) doesn't follow a standard χ² distribution.
    • Non-independence of observations within clusters, cluster size, unbalanced data, and missing data complicate df calculations.

    Hierarchical Structures in MLMs

    • g1 represents higher-level, g2 represents lower-level clustering.
    • Variable x is a predictor variable, while y is an outcome variable.
    • Observations (e.g., tasks) nest within lower clusters (g2), which are nested within higher-level clusters (g1).

    Crossed Random Effects in MLMs

    • Can model variability across both dimensions (gg and g) simultaneously.
    • E.g., school-level variation plus classroom-level variation.
    • A crossed structure occurs when lower-level units are associated with multiple higher-level units.
    • Specified in R as (1 | patient) + (1 | therapist) to allow random intercepts for both.

    Uncertainty in Fixed Effects Estimates

    • Uncertainty in a fixed effect estimate is represented by its standard error (SE), confidence intervals (CI), and p-value.
    • Small SE indicates precision and a narrower CI, while larger SE indicates greater uncertainty with a wider CI.

    Predictor Variables in Multilevel Models (MLMs)

    • Including (1 + x | g) is generally preferred to better estimate uncertainty in the fixed effect of x, especially if values for 'x' differ between groups.
    • If x-values are similar between groups, simpler methods may suffice.

    Why Some Random Effects Are Excluded

    • If 'group' is a between-participants variable, specifying (group | ppt) is unnecessary as group variability is not expected within the same participant.

    MLM Model Fitting and Practical Issues

    • Overfitting (using too many parameters) generalizes poorly to new data.
    • Underfitting leads to a less representative model.
    • Aim is to fit random effect structure reflecting study design.
    • Predictors might need scaling to different scales (e.g., millimeters vs kilometers).
    • Insufficient variation in 'g' requires adjustments (e.g., fitting a simpler model without (1 | g) or adding more levels).

    Model Selection and Convergence Issues

    • Start with a maximal model and remove random effects until convergence, potentially using model selection criteria like LRT, AIC, BIC.
    • Singular models can cause issues with convergence and might indicate overfitting.

    Categorical Predictors in MLMs

    • Categorical predictors with more than two levels lead to more complex models requiring more parameters (k-1 parameters for k categories).

    Multiple Levels of Nesting

    • Fewer groups at higher levels of nesting.
    • Less variability in effects might be expected at levels with fewer groups.

    Assumptions of MLMs

    • Key assumptions are linearity, independence, normality, and homoscedasticity of residuals at each level of the hierarchy.
    • Correctly specifying the model (i.e., including all relevant predictors and random effects) and functional form (e.g., linear or quadratic) is crucial.

    Centering Predictors in MLMs

    • Grand-Mean Centering subtracts the overall mean from each observation, simplifying intercept interpretation and addressing potential multicollinearity.
    • Group-Mean Centering subtracts the group-specific mean, enabling isolation of within-group effects.

    When to Cluster Mean-Center Data

    • Use when interested in relative differences within clusters and isolating between-cluster variance.

    Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Table

    • Compares different regression models to determine if centering a predictor impacts fit.

    Posterior Predictions in MLMs

    • Posterior predictions use the model to simulate predictions of new data. This helps evaluate the model's ability to predict observations.

    Transforming Outcome Variables

    • Transforming the outcome variable (y) can potentially improve model assumptions but often comes at the expense of interpretability.

    Bootstrapping

    • Bootstrapping involves taking repeated samples from the data, fitting models to each sample, and forming a distribution of parameter estimates to create a confidence interval.

    Weighted Least Squares (WLS)

    • Weights observations based on the inverse of their variance to address heteroscedasticity.

    Modelling Within and Between Effects

    • Separate within-group and between-group effects to avoid misleading conclusions, like the ecological fallacy.
    • Within-group effect concerns how predictors vary within groups, and between-group effect concerns how group-level averages relate to outcome averages across groups.

    Longitudinal Data

    • In longitudinal data, the same individuals are observed at multiple time points, enabling within-individual change analysis.

    When Random Variation is Small/Large

    • Small random variation indicates reliable, generalizable fixed effects.
    • Large random variation means fixed effects are only average relationships and random effects capture substantial group-level variability.

    Polynomial Growth in MLMs

    • Polynomial terms (quadratic, cubic) can capture nonlinear growth patterns (e.g., U-shaped or S-shaped curves).

    Likelihood Ratio Test (LRT)

    • A statistical method used to test the significance of random effects in MLM.
    • Has limitations in terms of sample size, boundary issues, and model complexity (the χ² distribution approximation).

    Cross-sectional vs. Repeated Measures vs. Longitudinal Data

    • Cross-sectional collects data at one point in time per participant; longitudinal follows the same participants over multiple time points. Repeated measures involve multiple measurements over time on the same individuals, under different conditions.

    Interpreting Random and Fixed Effects

    • Random effects represent variability across groups (or individuals), while fixed effects represent average effects across all participants.
    • Larger t-values (greater than ~2) suggest significant fixed effects.
    • Changes in variable scaling (e.g., grand-mean centering) impact interpreted values, but not significance tests.

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    Explore the concept of degrees of freedom in Multilevel Models (MLMs) and their importance in statistical inference. This quiz covers key methods for calculating degrees of freedom, including the Satterthwaite and Kenward-Roger approximations, as well as the role of variance and covariance in MLMs.

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