[R-lang] is it possible to use lmer function with a polytomous response variable?

[ozge gurcanli]

> Dear R-lang-ers,
>
> In my data I have a polytomous response variable which has 4 levels  
> (4 different verb categories). I want to analyze the data by using  
> lmer function with fixed and random effects. Is it possible? If  
> not, what other package can I use? Since I am new to this type of  
> analysis, I would appreciate if you could give the details of the R- 
> code.
>
> Thanks,
> …zge GŸrcanlõ
>