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  • Psychological research methodology
  • Statistical modeling
  • Data analysis

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  • Modern variable selection methods like lasso and Bayesian approaches are crucial for psychological research to prevent overfitting and enhance model interpretability.
  • Addressing missing data is challenging when combined with advanced variable selection techniques, impacting predictor selection accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the implementation of Bayesian variable selection (Stochastic Search Variable Selection - SSVS) with multiply imputed data.
  • To compare the effectiveness of SSVS against the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (lasso) in variable selection with missing data.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized stochastic search variable selection (SSVS), a Bayesian method for variable selection.
  • Integrated SSVS with multiply imputed datasets to address missing data.
  • Employed an imputation and treatment strategy (ITS) for SSVS, compatible with existing software.

Main Results:

  • Stochastic search variable selection (SSVS) provides a principled and consistent approach to variable selection with multiply imputed data.
  • SSVS demonstrated advantages over lasso in variable selection accuracy in both an example dataset and a simulation study.
  • The integration of SSVS with multiply imputed data is straightforward using existing software.

Conclusions:

  • Bayesian variable selection, particularly SSVS, offers a robust and reliable method for psychological researchers dealing with missing data.
  • SSVS combined with multiple imputation is a superior alternative to lasso for variable selection in the presence of missing data.
  • The proposed method is practical and accessible for psychological researchers through existing software implementations.