Unexpected (standardized residuals reported if not less than) = 3

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This controls the size of the smallest standardized residual listed as unexpected in the output results file. When the data fit the model, about 5% of standardized residuals are outside ±2, and about 1% are outside ±3. Residuals concentrated on particular elements show local misfit, which may not be widespread enough to affect the summary fit statistics. At most, T4max= residuals will be reported.

 

Example 1: To request all residuals with absolute value greater than or equal to 2.5, type

Unexpected=2.5

 

Example 2: To output residuals for all elements, type

Unexpected=0

 

Caution: Requesting all residuals can produce voluminous output! It may be more useful to produce a Residual file, see Output=


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