Multiple imputation, FCS vs MCMC

[Kyra]

Hi,

I am having problem understanding when to use FCS method and when to use MCMC method in multiple imputation. Missing data pattern is Arbitrary in my dataset.

Thanks

[SAS_Rob · Accepted solution]

MCMC method would be for continuous variables that are assumed to follow a multivariate normal distribution. FCS assumes the existence of a joint distribution for all variables. It allows for a mixture of continuous and categorical variables.