MLwiN is a
statistical software package for fitting
multilevel models. It uses both
maximum likelihood estimation and
Markov chain Monte Carlo
In statistics, Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods comprise a class of algorithms for sampling from a probability distribution. By constructing a Markov chain that has the desired distribution as its equilibrium distribution, one can obtain ...
(MCMC) methods. MLwiN is based on an earlier package,
MLn, but with a
graphical user interface
The GUI ( "UI" by itself is still usually pronounced . or ), graphical user interface, is a form of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and audio indicator such as primary notation, ins ...
(as well as other additional features).
MLwiN represents multilevel models using
mathematical notation including Greek letters and multiple
subscript
A subscript or superscript is a character (such as a number or letter) that is set slightly below or above the normal line of type, respectively. It is usually smaller than the rest of the text. Subscripts appear at or below the baseline, whil ...
s, so the user needs to be (or become) familiar with such notation.
For a tutorial introduction to multilevel models and their applications in
medical statistics illustrated using MLwiN, see Goldstein ''et al.''
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References
External links
WebsiteMultilevel Modelling Software Reviews
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