Dependent Latent Class Models
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Publication:6399440
arXiv2205.08677MaRDI QIDQ6399440FDOQ6399440
Authors: Jesse Bowers, Steve Culpepper 
Publication date: 17 May 2022
Abstract: Latent Class Models (LCMs) are used to cluster multivariate categorical data (e.g. group participants based on survey responses). Traditional LCMs assume a property called conditional independence. This assumption can be restrictive, leading to model misspecification and overparameterization. To combat this problem, we developed a novel Bayesian model called a Dependent Latent Class Model (DLCM), which permits conditional dependence. We verify identifiability of DLCMs. We also demonstrate the effectiveness of DLCMs in both simulations and real-world applications. Compared to traditional LCMs, DLCMs are effective in applications with time series, overlapping items, and structural zeroes.
Has companion code repository: https://github.com/jessebowers/dependentlcm
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