Robust regression estimates in the prediction of latent variables in structural equation models

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 42-53

  Cirillo, Marcelo Angelo ^a   Barroso, Lúcia Pereira ^b  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF LAVRAS   (Brazil)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Accuracy; Monte carlo simulation; Normal asymmetry; Precision

Indexed keywords

EID: 84875260727     PISSN: 15389472     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.22237/jmasm/1335844980     Document Type: Article

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