ANÁLISIS MULTINIVEL DE MOVIMIENTOS MIGRATORIOS: CONSIDERACIONES Y ESTRATEGIA

Abstract

This paper considers the use of multilevel models in a demography research. Several recommendations related to the applications and interpretations of the multilevel models are discussed, also describes the main characteristics as well as the assumptions in each model. Attention focuses on the potential of the multilevel approach to explain the possible contextual effects in relation to individual factors and its flexibility to incorporate more integrals strategies. It is concluded that multilevel models are a powerful tool to the analysis of demographic data, particularly studies of migratory movements.