Missing data in 3dLME versus including betas with low trial count

In that case, it might be fine to include all the data, regardless of their sample sizes. The alternative of removing some data can introduce biases. If this is a genuine concern, you could try both approaches and compare the differences.

Is the PF column generated based on a customized function? An alternative could be to consider an adaptive approach, as discussed in this blog post.

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