There are three possible status messages:
After ___ observations, the convergence criterion is satisfied. You can right-click a parameter in the Bayesian SEM window to view a plot of its estimated marginal posterior distribution. •Click OK to create the completed data file(s). •Click Cancel to close the window without creating the completed data file(s). •Even though the convergence criterion has already been satisfied, you may elect to continue MCMC sampling by clicking Continue.
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After ___ observations, the convergence criterion is not satisfied. You can right-click a parameter in the Bayesian SEM window to view a plot of its estimated marginal posterior distribution. ▪Click OK to create the completed data file(s). Normally, you would not click OK when the convergence criterion is not satisfied. ▪Click Cancel to close the window without creating the completed data file(s). ▪Click Continue to resume MCMC sampling.
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Working... MCMC sampling is in progress. If you click Stop the algorithm will stop when the imputation workspace is full. If you do not click Stop, MCMC sampling will continue as long as the convergence criterion is not satisfied. |