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Peer reviewedMcDonald, Roderick P. – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 1996
Six methods for fitting path models with weighted composites of variables replacing latent variables (of which five are easily implemented with conventional computer software) are introduced and related to "soft" modeling by Partial Least Squares. Criteria for comparing their performance are devised, and some evaluative remarks are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Criteria, Evaluation Methods
