Title

Taxometric analysis with dichotomous indicators: The modified Maxcov procedure and a case-removal consistency test

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Psychological Reports

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Abstract

Previous Monte Carlo simulations and empirical trials have demonstrated the power with which taxometric procedures distinguish between taxobic (categorical) and dimensional (continuous) latent structures. However, questions have been raised about results obtained using procedures modified to accommodate dichotomous indicators. The present investigation shows that the most widely used taxometric procedure (MAXCOV) can distinguish between latent structures when adapted for use with dichotomous indicators, although particularly large samples and substantially valid indicators are required. This study also illustrates the value of including a case removal consistency test as one component of a taxometric investigation.

Volume

87

Issue

3 PART 1

First Page

929

Last Page

939

DOI

10.2466/pr0.2000.87.3.929

ISSN

00332941

E-ISSN

1558691X

PubMed ID

11191408

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