Posted by
Marta García-Granero on
Oct 11, 2006; 10:42am
URL: http://spssx-discussion.165.s1.nabble.com/Model-selection-tp1071432p1071438.html
Hi K S Scot
KSS> I'm reading a paper that has used log likelihood ratio tests and Bayesian
KSS> Information Criterion for model selection. I'm not sure whether of either
KSS> of these were done in SPSS, so am looking for a little advice on the
KSS> procedure. That is, can anyone direct me to some good resources or texts or
KSS> provide me with any information about these statistical techniques?
You don't mention the type of model (linear, logistic, Cox,
Poisson, nominal, ordinal.. regression).
LR tests are part of the standard output of SPSS for any model but
linear regression. BIC can be obtained for linear regression models
(subcommand /SELECTION, it must be added thru syntax).
Right now I can't think of a book that covers those topics, I'll check
the University library and see if I find someone.
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Regards,
Dr. Marta García-Granero,PhD mailto:
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