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)

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AICC is designed specifically for small sample sizes and accounts for the number of predictor variables in the model. It is preferred over the other criteria when dealing with small sample sizes.

Sports and Exercise Science Related Research Frequently Uses Small Sample