An introduction and integration of cross-classified, multiple membership, and dynamic group random-effects models.
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SUBMITTER: Cafri G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4784720 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec
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An introduction and integration of cross-classified, multiple membership, and dynamic group random-effects models.
Cafri Guy G Hedeker Donald D Aarons Gregory A GA
Psychological methods 20150803 4
In longitudinal studies, time-varying group membership and group effects are important issues that need to be addressed. In this article we describe use of cross-classified and multiple membership random-effects models to address time-varying group membership, and dynamic group random-effects models to address time-varying group effects. We propose new models that integrate features of existing models, evaluate these models through simulation, provide guidance on how to fit these models, and app ...[more]
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