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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics

Context:

  • Analyzing longitudinal data requires careful selection of linear mixed models.
  • Model selection often focuses on covariance structures due to limited theoretical guidance.
  • Comparing nested mean and covariance structures is crucial for accurate analysis.

Purpose:

  • To compare the performance of conditional likelihood ratio tests (LRT) and information criteria for selecting nested mean and covariance structures in linear mixed models.
  • To evaluate the impact of different estimation methods (Full Maximum Likelihood - FML, Restricted Maximum Likelihood - REML) on model selection accuracy.
  • To assess the effectiveness of common strategies for selecting mean and covariance structures.

Summary:

  • Simulation results show that efficient information criteria outperform consistent ones for complex covariance structures, but not for simple ones.
  • The conditional LRT under FML estimation demonstrated superior selection performance compared to other criteria.
  • REML estimation was found to be inferior for selection, and the combined REML/FML strategy may be misleading.

Impact:

  • Provides guidance on selecting appropriate statistical criteria for linear mixed model selection in longitudinal data analysis.
  • Highlights the superiority of conditional LRT with FML estimation for complex covariance structures.
  • Challenges conventional strategies for selecting mean and covariance structures, suggesting potential biases.