Sports and exercise science related research frequently uses small sample groups.  Therefore, when applying a multilevel analysis technique it is necessary to calculate the log-likelihood value.  SPSS produces four versions of the calculation, but which of the following would be most appropriate to use when sample sizes are small?

A. Hurvich and Tsai’s criterion (AICC)
B. Akaike’s information criterion (AIC)
C. Bozdogan’s criterion (CAIC)
D. Schwarz’s Bayesian criterion (BIC)


Answer: A

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