[R-sig-ME] Covariance Matrix for the Variance-Covariance Coefficients

[Viechtbauer Wolfgang (STAT)]

Dear All,

I know that for package nlme, lmeObject$apVar contains an approximate covariance matrix for the variance-covariance coefficients. Do "mer" objects created by lmer contain something analogous?

Thanks in advance for any pointers!

Best,

Wolfgang