Changing a Causal Hypothesis without Changing the Fit: Some Rules for Generating Equivalent Path Models.

Stelzl, Ingeborg

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Publication Date: 1986

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Changing a Causal Hypothesis without Changing the Fit: Some Rules for Generating Equivalent Path Models.

Stelzl, Ingeborg

Multivariate Behavioral Research, v21 n3 p309-31 Jul 1986

Since computer programs have been available for estimating and testing linear causal models, these models have been used increasingly in the behavioral sciences. This paper discusses the problem that very different causal structures may fit the same set of data equally well. (Author/LMO)

Descriptors: Computer Software, Correlation, Goodness of Fit, Mathematical Models, Matrices, Multivariate Analysis, Path Analysis, Research Methodology, Statistical Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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