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 Elizabeth Follmer  posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 4:02 pm
I am trying to test an SEM model that includes an interaction between continuous variables. My data are somewhat skewed, so I am looking for a set of analysis commands that will successfully address non-normality and allow me to use the XWITH command. Is this possible?
 Linda K. Muthen posted on Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 11:47 am
You can use the MLR estimator which is robust to non-normality. XWITH is for interactions involving one or more latent variables. If your variables are observed, you can use the DEFINE command to create the interaction.
 Elizabeth Follmer  posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 6:08 am
My variables are latent. Can I still use XWITH and the MLR estimator?
 Linda K. Muthen posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 7:09 am
Yes.
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