Generalized Latent Variable Modeling: Multilevel, Longitudinal, and Structural Equation Models

by Skrondal, Anders; Rabe-Hesketh, S.

• ISBN13: 9780203489437
• ISBN10: 0203489438
• Copyright: 2004-05-11
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

Generalized Latent Variable Modeling: Multilevel, Longitudinal, and Structural Equation Models unifies and extends latent variable models, including multilevel or generalized linear mixed models, longitudinal or panel models, item response or factor models, latent class or finite mixture models, and structural equation models. Following a gentle introduction to latent variable modeling, the authors clearly explain a wide range of estimation and prediction methods. Exciting, realistic applications demonstrate how latent variable modeling can be used to solve problems in areas as diverse as medicine, economics, and psychology. Numerous displays, figures, and graphs make the text vivid and easy to read.

Table of Contents

Methodology: The Omni-Presence of Latent Variables

Modeling Different Response Processes

Classical Latent Variable Models

General Model Framework

Identification and Equivalence

Estimation

Assigning Values to Latent Variables

Model Specification and Inference

Applications: Dichotomous Responses

Ordinal Responses

Counts

Durations and Survival

Comparative Responses

Multiple Processes and Mixed Responses

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