SOCI 623. Latent Variable Models.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Sociology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Latent variable models attempt to explain complex relations between manifest/observed variables by simple relations between these variables and an underlying unobservable or “latent” structure. Topics include both cross-sectional (Latent Class, factor analysis) and longitudinal (Latent Transition/Hidden Markov, Latent Class Growth Analysis, Growth Mixture Models) versions.
- Prerequisites: SOCI 504 or equivalent
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor.