In this book Ton Heinen explores topics such as: how to estimate the parameters of latent class analysis models and latent trait models; methods for model selection; and ways to examine the correspondence between discrete latent trait models and certain restricted latent class models.  Meer

As a formal matter, conventional regression analysis does nothing more than produce from a data set a collection of conditional means and conditional variances.  Meer

This book presents a general approach to missing data problems in event history analysis which is based on the similarities between log-linear models, hazard models and event history models.  Meer

Clearly and precisely shows how SEM can be used to answer or provide insight to substantive questions, specifically by weaving a small set of...  Meer

Written by a sociologist, a graph theorist, and a statistician, this title provides you with a solid statistical foundation from which to analyse network data.  Meer