Latent Constructs (also, Latent functions)

Latent constructs are abstract variables which cannot be observed or measured directly.
Category: Methodology
Citation: Maruyama, G. and Ryan, C. S. (2014) Research Methods in Social Relations. West Sussex: John Wiley and Sons Ltd. Allen, K. R., & Henderson, A. C. (2017). Family theories: Foundations and applications. West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Related Terms:
exploratory factor analysis
parceling
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