Andrew Tate

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According to APA 7, if a manuscript is under review, what year should be used when citing it?

According to APA 7, if a manuscript is under review, what year should be used when citing it? Also, how should a manuscript under review be cited according to APA 7 rules? Could you please provide...

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Is MAR enough to use pairwise deletion?

Hello, I am using WLSMV estimator in structural equation modelling to test the relationship between latent variables using Mplus. I have missing data and the default method for handling missing...

17 April 2025 6,315 2 View

ICC and clustering effect?

Hello, Is there a widely accepted cut-off value for the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) to determine whether there is substantial between-group variance, indicating a significant...

24 November 2024 7,764 3 View

Is ML robust to non-normal distribution data or does it assume normality?

Hello, Is ML robust to non-normal distribution data or does it assume normality in Mplus? Best,

22 November 2024 2,616 1 View

Is there a recommended number for the iterations with bootstrapping approach in mediation analysis?

Hello, I am curious about whether there is a recommended number for the iterations with bootstrapping approach in mediation analysis? Thank you so much!

20 November 2024 1,696 4 View

Multiple imputation and WLSMV?

Hello, When I tried to conduct multiple imputation with WLSMV (Weighted Least Squares Mean and Variance adjusted) and ordinal data, I got the following error: 'Categorical variable F7 contains...

20 November 2024 6,486 1 View

Missing data with pairwise deletion approach?

Hello, The percentage of missing values between latent variables varied between 0 and 3.7%, and also missingness is completely at random (MCAR). I have used the pairwise deletion approach to...

14 November 2024 443 1 View

Is there any source that supports the validity of a measurement model with low RMSEA (.09) despite strong fit indices like CFI, TLI, and SRMR?

Hello, I have tested CFA for a scale which includes 8 items in Mplus. The initial measurement model fits the data well except for RMSEA. To increase the model fit, i have added four residual...

30 October 2024 5,521 4 View

How to check linearity assumption for SEM with WLSMV in Mplus?

Hello, One of the assumptions of SEM is linearity. I am using Mplus with WLSMV estimator for SEM for ordinal variables. In this case, is linearity assumption still required? If so, is there a way...

28 October 2024 9,831 1 View

Is the WLSMV estimator robust for non-normally distributed data?

Hello, I am a new user of Mplus. I am testing CFA and SEM model via WLSMV estimator. I am wondering whetherthe WLSMV estimator is robust for non-normally distributed data for CFA and SEM?

27 October 2024 1,462 4 View

Is it possible to use full information maximum likelihood as a missing data handling method with WLSMV?

Hello, I am wondering whether I can use FIML to handle missing data with WLSMV in mplus? Thank u!

26 October 2024 6,454 1 View

Can I use Variance Components Analysis to assess the extent of between-school variance in my outcome variable?

Dear all, Given the nested structure of my data (teachers within schools), can I use Variance Components Analysis to assess the extent of between-school variance in my outcome variable?...

24 October 2024 5,882 1 View

Can I use FIML or multiple imputation with WLSMV in Mplus to handle the missing data?

Dear all, I am conducting CFA and SEM with WLSMV, which is best option for the ordered-categorical data. However, I am wondering how does WLSMV handle the missing data in Mplus? Can I use FIML or...

21 October 2024 5,994 3 View

Can I use WLSMV estimator to calculate moderation analysis using DEFINE command in Mplus?

Hello I want to conduct moderation analysis using the DEFINE command, categorical variables, cluster variable, and the WLSMV estimator. However, when I calculate the moderation analysis with...

17 December 2023 5,442 3 View