This function is generic; method functions can be written to handle specific classes of objects. Classes which already have methods for this function include
lmList and
lme.
USAGE:
random.effects(object, ...)
ranef(object, ...)
REQUIRED ARGUMENTS:
object
any fitted model object from which random effects estimates can be extracted.
OPTIONAL ARGUMENTS:
...
some methods for this generic function require additional arguments.
VALUE:
depends on the method function used; see the appropriate documentation.