Group Comparison: Sequenzo and TraMineR Mapping
This page maps Sequenzo group-comparison functions to their closest TraMineR or TraMineRextras counterparts.
What This Section Covers
This section focuses on predefined two-group sequence comparison using LRT/BIC logic.
For TraMineR users, this matches the TraMineRextras seqCompare workflow (overall test plus LRT-only and BIC-only wrappers; R may expose these as seqCompare, seqLRT, seqBIC).
Mapping Table
| Sequenzo function | TraMineR counterpart | Notes |
|---|---|---|
conceptual-guide | seqCompare methodological framework | Conceptual explanation of one-group vs two-group comparison and interpretation of LRT/BIC evidence. |
get_group_differences | seqCompare | Main overall two-group comparison interface; returns LRT/BIC outputs depending on stat. |
get_lrt_test | seqLRT | LRT-focused wrapper built on the same overall comparison engine. |
get_bic_test | seqBIC | BIC-focused wrapper built on the same overall comparison engine. |
Author
Code and documentation: Yuqi Liang
References
Liao, T. F., & Fasang, A. E. (2021). Comparing groups of life-course sequences using the Bayesian information criterion and the likelihood-ratio test. Sociological Methodology, 51(1), 44-85.