Chapter 11: Reporting Results From Multilevel Analyses

In recent years there have been dramatic advances in the field of multilevel modeling. These advances, coupled with the addition of new features and options for statistical output in current multilevel software programs such as HLM, SAS PROC MIXED and MLwiN (Roberts & McLeod, 2008), have posed challenges to researchers attempting to communicate the results of these models to audiences with varying levels of statistical and research expertise. Unlike the area of structural equation modeling for which recommendations and guidelines have been presented to enhance the communication value of the results (Boomsma, 2000; Hoyle & Panter, 1995; McDonald & Ho, 2002; Raykov, Tomer, & Nesselroade, 1991), the field of multilevel modeling has provided few guidelines for conveying research findings.