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Nesting relations among models for polytomous items. Models are labeled by its parameters, where a superscript (g) denotes different parameters for different groups. Models in the same box are statistically equivalent. An arrow points from a less restricted model to a more restricted model in a nesting relationship. Expressions on the arrows show the difference in model dimensions.
