Generalized Estimation Equation

[Hassen Ali]

Dear all,I have the following difficulties in my MPH Thesis Analysis part.
1) can I know how much is the cluster variability of my dependet variable if I use Generalized estimation equation (GEE)? If it is possible can you help me giving the general command in order to see these variability,I am using Stata version 14.1.
2) Can Stata version 14 produce the output of QIC (Quasi-likelihood Information Criteria) and CIC (Correlation Information Criteria) in order to compare models if I use Generalized Estimation Equation? if possible any command.
Dear all sorry for all,since I am a new Stata user.
Kind regards,Hassen

[Clyde Schechter]

To my knowledge, the answer to 1) is no. Other members may know of something; I don't believe it is available in built-in Stata.

For 2), there are user-written routines for QIC available from both Stata Journal and SSC. Run -findit qic- to find links to those. I do not know if they work with version 14.1 or not, but you can easily find out at those sites. I have no personal experience with these programs, so I cannot recommend one over the other.

[Hassen Ali]

Dear Clyde Schechter,Thank you very much for your assistance and guidance!!
I wish you have an endless happiness and success in your life my sweet.
With Best Wishes,Hassen