easystats / easystats/parameters
Should `model_parameters(<a mixed model>)` use `ci_method = "S"/"KR"` by default?
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Description
The current default for mixed models is to use residual dfs, but these are counter conservative.
Should we default (when possible) to use Satterthwaite or Kenward-Roger dfs instead?
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Research direction
Start at model_parameters() and review how the current residual-df default is selected. Investigate when Satterthwaite or Kenward-Roger methods are available, then establish and document an agreed default; the issue is done when the behavior and scope are decided.
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- Tech stack
- r
- Domain
- data
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100