Latent Class Analysis
May 1987 | 96 pages | Sage US
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This important method provides researchers with a powerful and flexible new technique for analyzing the structure of relationships among categorically scored variables. Frequently described as a "categorical data analogue to factor analysis", the method enables researchers to explore the suitability of combining two or more categorical variables into typologies or scales.


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Contents

Introduction

  • The Logic of Latent Variables

Latent Class Analysis

Latent Class Analysis

Estimating Latent Categorical Variables

Estimating Latent Categorical Variables

Analyzing Scale Response Patterns

Analyzing Scale Response Patterns

Comparing Latent Structures Among Groups

Comparing Latent Structures Among Groups

Conclusions

Conclusions

Description

This important method provides researchers with a powerful and flexible new technique for analyzing the structure of relationships among categorically scored variables. Frequently described as a "categorical data analogue to factor analysis", the method enables researchers to explore the suitability of combining two or more categorical variables into typologies or scales.


Learn more about "The Little Green Book" - QASS Series! Click Here

Contents

Introduction

  • The Logic of Latent Variables

Latent Class Analysis

Latent Class Analysis

Estimating Latent Categorical Variables

Estimating Latent Categorical Variables

Analyzing Scale Response Patterns

Analyzing Scale Response Patterns

Comparing Latent Structures Among Groups

Comparing Latent Structures Among Groups

Conclusions

Conclusions

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Latent Class Analysis


May 1987 | 96 pages | Sage US

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This important method provides researchers with a powerful and flexible new technique for analyzing the structure of relationships among categorically scored variables. Frequently described as a "categorical data analogue to factor analysis", the method enables researchers to explore the suitability of combining two or more categorical variables into typologies or scales.


Learn more about "The Little Green Book" - QASS Series! Click Here


Table Of Contents:

  • Introduction
  • The Logic of Latent Variables
  • Latent Class Analysis
  • Estimating Latent Categorical Variables
  • Analyzing Scale Response Patterns
  • Comparing Latent Structures Among Groups
  • Conclusions

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