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 Tino Nsenene posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 12:57 am
Hello

i order to to achieve linear regression coefficients from a predictor, would it be appropriate to model a factor for an observed categorical variable - even if there is only one observed categorical variable?

The syntax I have in mind looks like this:

USEVARIABLES ARE x u1;
CATEGORICAL IS u1;

MODEL:

F by u1;

F ON x;
 Bengt O. Muthen posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 12:03 pm
I would not do that. There is no need - you already have a linear regression with the continuous latent response variable u1* as the DV.

This is explained our new book.
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