In:
Sociological Methods & Research, SAGE Publications, Vol. 32, No. 3 ( 2004-02), p. 301-335
Abstract:
In sociological research, it is often difficult to compare nonnested models and to evaluate the fit of models in which outcome variables are not normally distributed. In this article, the authors demonstrate the utility of Bayesian posterior predictive distributions specifically, as well as a Bayesian approach to modeling more generally, in tackling these issues. First, they review the Bayesian approach to statistics and computation. Second, they discuss the evaluation of model fit in a bivariate probit model. Third, they discuss comparing fixed- and random-effects hierarchical linear models. Both examples highlight the use of Bayesian posterior predictive distributions beyond these particular cases.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0049-1241
,
1552-8294
DOI:
10.1177/0049124103257303
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2004
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2002146-X
detail.hit.zdb_id:
121808-6
SSG:
3,4
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