Occasionally when running a logistic/probit regression we run into the problem of so-called complete separation or quasi-complete separation. On this page, we will discuss what complete or quasi-complete separation is…
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FAQ: How are the likelihood ratio, Wald, and Lagrange multiplier (score) tests different and/or similar?
Purpose: This page introduces the concepts of the a) likelihood ratio test, b) Wald test, and c) score test. To see how the likelihood ratio test and Wald test are…
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FAQ: Why are R2 and F so large for models without a constant?
When I run my OLS regression model with a constant I get an R2 of about 0.35 and an F-ratio around 100. When I run the same model without a…
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FAQ: What is regression through the origin?
FAQ: What is regression through the origin? Regression through the origin is a technique used in some disciplines when theory suggests that the regression line must run through the origin,…
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FAQ What is complete or quasi-complete separation in logistic regression and what are some strategies to deal with the issue?
Occasionally when running a logistic regression we would run into the problem of so-called complete separation or quasi-complete separation. On this page, we will discuss what complete or quasi-complete separation…
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FAQ How can I understand a three-way interaction in ANOVA?
Consider the three-way ANOVA, shown below, with a significant three-way interaction. There are 24 observations in this analysis. In this model a has two levels, b two levels and c…
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sample_survey_setups_update_markup.htm
This page shows the survey setups for common public use data sets in various statistical packages, including SUDAAN 10.1, Stata 12.1 and SAS 9.3. If you are using an earlier…
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sas2spss.htm
A common problem is transferring data from one statistical package to another. If you are converting a SAS to SPSS using SPSS version 11 and above, then see this FAQ…
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spss2sas.htm
A common problem is transferring data from one statistical package to another. Converting data from SPSS to SAS is not very difficult, as the example below illustrates. We start by…
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Confirmatory Factor Analysis: Testing Invariance Across Groups | Mplus Data Analysis Examples
!!!!! This page is under construction !!!!! Examples of Latent Class Analysis Example 1. At a university you wish to measure satisfaction with the university library among graduate students and…
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