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. 2014 Nov 21;9(11):e114538. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0114538

Table 4. Parameter estimates and variance components of the HLM models tested (Study 1).

Fixed effects Random effects
Model equations Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic Inline graphic
Intercept-only model (empty model)
Inline graphic 5.67** - - - - - .42 .13 - - - - -
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Model 1a
Inline graphic 5.67** −.44** −.03 - - - .33 .15 .17 ns - - -
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Model 1b
Inline graphic 5.66** −.48** .04 .05 −.04 .11† .30 .16 .14 ns .02 ns ns
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Note: ** p<.01 (two-tailed);

* p<.05 (two-tailed);

†

p<.10 (two-tailed).

Per  =  performance; Comp  =  task complexity; N  =  neuroticism.