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Finite Mixture Modeling for Program Evaluation: Resampling and Pre-processing Approaches

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Zachary K. Collier *
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Zhang, Haobai
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Johnson, Bridgette
DOI:10.1177/0193841X211065619delete
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Background Finite mixture models cluster individuals into latent subgroups based on observed traits. However, inaccurate enumeration of clusters can have lasting implications on policy decisions and allocations of resources. Applied and methodological researchers accept no obvious best model fit statistic, and different measures could suggest different numbers of latent clusters. Objectives The purpose of this article is to evaluate and compare different cluster enumeration techniques. Research Design Study I demonstrates how recently proposed resampling methods result in no precise number of clusters on which all fit statistics agree. We recommend the pre-processing method in Study II as an alternative. Both studies used nationally representative data on working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. Conclusions The data plus priors method shows promise to address inconsistencies among fit measures and help applied researchers using finite mixture models in the future.
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finite mixture models
k-means clustering
cross-validation

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