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
Recommended Citation
Ruscio, John, "Taxometric analysis with dichotomous indicators: The modified Maxcov procedure and a case-removal consistency test" (2000). Faculty Publications. 1496.
https://jayscholar.etown.edu/facpubharvest/1496
