Table 5 Test of random-effects assumption (model with and without cluster mean of earnings indicator)
M4a | M4a_CM | |
|---|---|---|
Grade of entrance certificate (reverse-coded) | 0.037** (0.012) | 0.037** (0.012) |
Gender (female) | − 0.074*** (0.016) | − 0.074*** (0.016) |
Age (years) | 0.011** (0.003) | 0.011** (0.003) |
Parents have higher education | 0.013 (0.014) | 0.013 (0.014) |
Degree at type of institution (ref. diploma—UAS) | ||
Diploma/Magister—Univ. | 0.029 (0.023) | 0.029 (0.023) |
Bachelor—UAS | − 0.106*** (0.023) | − 0.106*** (0.023) |
Bachelor—Univ. | − 0.164*** (0.030) | − 0.165*** (0.030) |
State Examination—UAS | − 0.078~ (0.041) | − 0.078~ (0.041) |
NUTS-2 earnings (in €100) | 0.016*** (0.002) | 0.014*** (0.003) |
Cluster mean of NUTS-2 earnings (in €100) | 0.002 (0.004) | |
Constant | 1.844*** (0.127) | 1.821*** (0.132) |
Random-effects part | ||
SD (HEI) | 0.024*** (0.021) | 0.023*** (0.021) |
SD (Individual) | 0.156*** (0.019) | 0.156*** (0.019) |
SD (FoS) | 0.317*** (0.005) | 0.317*** (0.005) |
Log-Likelihood | − 645.644 | − 645.457 |
LR-test (chi-square) | 0.374 | |
LR-test (p) | 0.541 | |
ICC HEI | 0.004 | 0.004 |
ICC FoS | 0.194 | 0.194 |
N individuals | 2175 | 2175 |
N HEI | 147 | 147 |
N FoS | 53 | 53 |