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Linear Mixed Model Analysis

Posted by wja on May 11, 2012; 4:50pm
URL: http://spssx-discussion.165.s1.nabble.com/Linear-Mixed-Model-Analysis-tp5703558.html

I am not certain how to best perform a linear mixed model analysis.

My dataset consists of two groups of participants, n=20 for group 1
and n=10 for group 2.

I have repeated measures (n=20) of 5 variables for each participant in
each group.  These are sequential measurements so values close to each
other in the sequence are highly correlated.

For the 5 variables, their sum is always 100 at each of the 20
measurement points.

I would like to know the following:

1) Are the 5 variables statistically different from each other at any
of the 20 measurement points (for the n=20 group)
2) For each of the 5 variables, do their values change significantly
over the 20 measurement points (and where)
3) Are there any overall differences between the two groups for the 5
variables (e.g. variable 4 is higher in group 1 and variable 5 is
higher in group 2)
4) If there are differences between groups, where are they within the
20 measurement points?

I currently have the data in the following column format:

Subject Group   RepeatedMeasureNumber   VariableNumber  Score

If anyone has advice on the appropriate input commands for this
analysis, I would appreciate your help.  I am only familiar with using
the dropdown menus, but I hopefully I can click the correct buttons
given the proper command lines.  Thanks.

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