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ERIC Number: EJ808279
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0165-0254
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Nonlinear Latent Curve Models for Multivariate Longitudinal Data
Blozis, Shelley A.; Conger, Katherine J.; Harring, Jeffrey R.
International Journal of Behavioral Development, v31 n4 p340-346 2007
Latent curve models have become a useful approach to analyzing longitudinal data, due in part to their allowance of and emphasis on individual differences in features that describe change. Common applications of latent curve models in developmental studies rely on polynomial functions, such as linear or quadratic functions. Although useful for describing linear forms of change and some that are nonlinear, latent curve models based on polynomial functions are not suitable for describing many developmental processes that change in a nonlinear manner. This article considers nonlinear latent curve models that permit researchers to consider a variety of nonlinear functions to characterize developmental processes. An example is provided that considers simultaneous development of two behaviors. (Contains 3 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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