Term ID: T3395

Latent Variable

/latent-variable/
Unobservable psychological constructs inferred from measurable indicators in statistical models and psychometric assessments.
Example: Intelligence as a latent variable measured through various cognitive tests and academic performance indicators.

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Reference: Bollen (1989)