measurement model

in structural equation modeling, a model that quantifies the association between observations obtained during research (indicators) and theoretical underlying constructs or factors. When carrying out a confirmatory factor analysis, for example, one assesses a hypothesized measurement model that specifies the relationships between observed indicators and the latent variables that support or affect them.

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Psychology term of the day

January 15th 2025

hit

n. the accurate identification of a signal in a signal detection task. Compare miss.

HIT

acronym for Holtzman Inkblot Technique.