Latent transition analysis: Benefits of a latent variable approach to modeling transitions in substance use

Journal of Drug Issues

Volumn 40, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 93-120

  Lanza, Stephanie T ^a   Patrick, Megan E ^b   Maggs, Jennifer L ^c  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

^c Research Focuses on Motivations for and Consequences of Alcohol   (United States)

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EID: 77952810495     PISSN: 00220426     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002204261004000106     Document Type: Article

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