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priorsense with high Pareto k

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Description

Hi,

I have a model with high Pareto k, at least partially due to have random effects at the level of the log_lik values. What's the implication for power scaling here? When I do powerscale_plot_dens() I see the warnings for likelihood scaling, but not for prior scaling.

Cheers,

Matt

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Start by reproducing the reported behavior with powerscale_plot_dens() using a model whose log_lik values include random effects and have high Pareto k. Trace how warnings are produced for likelihood and prior scaling, then determine whether prior-scaling warnings are expected; done means the behavior is clarified and any needed change is covered by a regression test.

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