[R-sig-ME] comparing 3 levels of fixed factor in lme4

[Obermeier Andrew]

> Then your understanding is wrong, and you need to read a text on basic linear modelling theory. Nothing specifically mixed-model or even R relevant about that.
> 
> Peter Dalgaard, Professor,
> Center for Statistics, Copenhagen Business School
> Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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If you have a specific book to suggest I would appreciate it. I have Pinhiero and Bates (2000), Mixed Effects Models in S and S-Plus, but have not found specific mentioned of how the t value is derived there yet.

I admit my ignorance in this area, and apologize if my questions are dumb, but nevertheless would appreciate some civility.

Andrew Obermeier