How few countries will do? Comparative survey analysis from a Bayesian perspective

Meuleman and Billiet (2009) have carried out a simulation study aimed at the question how many countries are needed for accurate multilevel SEM estimation in comparative studies. The authors concluded that a sample of 50 to 100 countries is needed for accurate estimation. Recently, Bayesian estimati...

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Published in:Survey research methods 2012-01, Vol.6 (2)
Main Authors: Joop J.C.M. Hox, Rens van de Schoot, Suzette Matthijsse
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