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Perform a model update while removing a chosen factor. Hierarchical corresponds to type "II" sum-of-squares, i.e., obeying marginality, while non-hierarchical corresponds to type "III" sum-of-squares.

Usage

update_without_factor(model, fac, hierarchical = TRUE)

Arguments

model

model object to update.

fac

character factor to remove.

hierarchical

logical obey hierarchy when removing factor (default = TRUE).

Value

An updated model object is returned. If the supplied model is of type lmerMod and no random effects are left, the model is automatically converted to a linear model before updating.