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  • Psychometrics
  • Econometrics

Background:

  • Traditional model selection in multilevel modeling (MLMs) can be suboptimal.
  • Bayesian model averaging (BMA) offers a potential alternative by synthesizing information from multiple models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate Bayesian model averaging (BMA) as an alternative to traditional model selection for multilevel models (MLMs).
  • To compare BMA with other methods like single best model, Bayesian MLMs with different priors, and restricted maximum likelihood.

Main Methods:

  • A simulation study was conducted using a two-level random intercept and random slope model.
  • Data were generated from both a full MLM and a reduced MLM.
  • BMA was compared against single best model, Bayesian MLMs (informative, diffuse, inaccurate priors), and restricted maximum likelihood.

Main Results:

  • Bayesian model averaging (BMA) demonstrated trustworthiness as an alternative to traditional model selection methods.
  • BMA performed reliably across both Bayesian and frequentist frameworks.
  • The study included an empirical example showcasing MLM extension into the BMA framework and interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • Bayesian model averaging (BMA) is a viable and trustworthy alternative for model selection in multilevel modeling (MLMs).
  • BMA provides a robust approach by considering information from all possible models, enhancing statistical inference.
  • The findings support the broader application of BMA in complex statistical analyses.