This book presents the latest theory and application of latent variable models (LVMs). With contributions from the most prominent researchers in the field, it addresses the use of the latest techniques such as factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and latent growth curve, multilevel, and item response theory models as well as different types of data structures and applications. Part 1 focuses on complexities which extend standard LVMs and Part 2 focuses on drawing real-world meaning from results obtained in LVM. Intended for researchers and students interested in the use of LVMs,...

This book presents the latest theory and application of latent variable models (LVMs). With contributions from the most prominent researchers in the field, it addresses the use of the latest techniques such as factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and latent growth curve, multilevel, and item response theory models as well as different types of data structures and applications. Part 1 focuses on complexities which extend standard LVMs and Part 2 focuses on drawing real-world meaning from results obtained in LVM. Intended for researchers and students interested in the use of LVMs,...