Latent Variable and Latent Structure Models

<p>This edited volume features cutting-edge topics from the leading researchers in the areas of latent variable modeling. Content highlights include coverage of approaches dealing with missing values semi-parametric estimation robust analysis hierarchical data factor scores multi-group analysis and model testing. New methodological topics are illustrated with real applications. The material presented brings together two traditions: psychometrics and structural equation modeling. <i>Latent Variable and Latent Structure Models'</i> thought-provoking chapters from the leading researchers in the area will help to stimulate ideas for further research for many years to come. <br><br> This volume will be of interest to researchers and practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines including biology business economics education medicine psychology sociology and other social and behavioral sciences. A working knowledge of basic multivariate statistics and measurement theory is assumed.</p>