Table 2. Latent profile analysis models in hardcore smokers and non-hardcore smokers.
| AIC | BIC | BIC (Adjusted) | Entropy | BLRT H0 LL-value | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcore smokers | ||||||
| 1 Class | 4552.599 | 4586.474 | 4561.081 | - | - | - |
| 2 Classes | 4309.581 | 4364.628 | 4323.364 | .618 | -2268.299 | .0401 |
| 3 Classes | 4167.676 | 4243.896 | 4186.761 | .775 | -2141.790 | .0439 |
| 4 Classes | 4099.934 | 4197.325 | 4124.320 | .773 | -2065.838 | .0870 |
| 5 Classes | 4041.397 | 4159.961 | 1071.085 | .750 | -2026.967 | .2328 |
| Non-hardcore smokers | ||||||
| 1 Class | 3181.690 | 3212.275 | 3186.898 | - | - | - |
| 2 Classes | 3002.840 | 3052.540 | 3011.302 | .694 | -1582.845 | .0039 |
| 3 Classes | 2879.252 | 2948.067 | 2890.968 | .806 | -1488.420 | .0019 |
| 4 Classes | 2839.478 | 2927.408 | 2854.449 | .795 | -1421.626 | .1420 |
| 5 Classes | 2800.667 | 2907.712 | 2818.892 | .810 | -1396.739 | .0436 |
Note: The optimal number of classes is presented in bold.