Cluster Effect Type

Use this feature to specify how to model the cluster effect when estimating treatment differences.

Available options are described in the table below:

Criteria

Description

Fixed

Restricts inferences on the observed clusters.

Random

Allows generalization to a population of similar clusters. Also borrows strength across all clusters, including those that do not contain observations from both treatment arms.

To Specify the Cluster Effect Type:

8 Select the desired type by clicking within the appropriate radio button.