Lynne Steuerle Schofield|Brian W. Junker|Lowell J. Taylor|Dan A. Black
Predictive Inference Using Latent Variables with Covariates
Swarthmore College|Carnegie Mellon University|Carnegie Mellon University|University of Chicago
plausible values pvs standard multiple imputation tool analysis large education survey data measures latent proficiency variables latent proficiency dependent variable reconsider standard institutionally generated pv methodology find applies greater generality shown previously latent proficiency independent variable show standard institutional pv methodology produces biased inference institutional conditioning model places restrictions form secondary analysts model offer alternative approach avoids biases based mixed effects structural equations model schofield modeling measurement error using cognitive test scores social science research doctoral dissertation department statistics heinz college public policy pittsburgh pa carnegie mellon university 2008