Table 3 Null and Full model main effects for patients, ZIP of residence and Hospital
From: Geographic disparities in the risk of perforated appendicitis among children in Ohio: 2001–2003
Intercepts | Tau | % variance | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Null model (intercepts only) | ||||
Intercept – patients | theta0 | 0.964 | 0.812 | 0.000 |
Intercept – ZIP codes | b00 | 0.035 | 0.030 | 0.039 |
Intercept – hospitals | c00 | 0.188 | 0.159 | 0.000 |
Full Model (all level 1 & 2 covariates) | ||||
Intercept – patients | theta0 | 0.973 | 0.867 | 0.000 |
Intercept – ZIP codes | b00 | 0.026 | 0.023 | 0.316 |
Intercept – hospitals | c00 | 0.124 | 0.110 | 0.000 |