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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Existing tutorials for longitudinal count data analysis often lack practical resources.
  • Applied researchers face limitations due to the scarcity of reproducible data and syntax scripts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To offer a systematic tutorial for analyzing longitudinal count data with discontinuities.
  • To guide researchers in applying multilevel generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs) for such data.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed explanation of longitudinal count data model options and assumptions.
  • Guidance on specifying and analyzing models using Mplus and R.
  • Methods for selecting the best-fitting model and interpreting results.

Main Results:

  • Provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing longitudinal count data with intervening events.
  • Demonstrates model specification and analysis using Mplus and R.
  • Offers clear guidelines for model selection and result interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • This tutorial enhances the analysis of longitudinal count data with discontinuities.
  • Availability of sample data and syntax scripts facilitates interactive replication.
  • Empowers applied researchers with robust analytical tools and reproducible methods.