A file of simulated data can be constructed from the measures estimated (or anchored) for the main analysis. It will have one simulated observation for each observation in the original data file. Each simulation is unique, so that multiple different simulations can be obtained with the Output Files pull-down menu. Also produced by Simulatedfile=.

 

 

When written to a permanent output file, the simulated data can be analyzed using Data= (permanent file name) in the original specification file (or enter at Extra specifications? prompt). Comment out any Dvalues= specifications in the original specification file.

 

The simulated data file has the basic Facets data format:

 

; Simulated data matching the empirical data structure

; Ratings of Scientists (edited to illustrate ambiguity in measurement) 09-02-2004 00:22:46

; matching: C:\FACETS\examples\subsets.txt

1,2,1,7 ; 9                ; 1,2,1 are facet elements. 7 is simulated. 9 is the original data value.

1,2,2,7 ; 7

1,2,3,4 ; 5

1,2,4,9 ; 8

1,2,5,3 ; 5