
S5E07 Perspectives on Formative Factors & Causal Indicators
Quantitude
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The Challenges of Simplifying Complex Phenomena in Quantitative Methods
The speakers discuss the challenges of dealing with complexities in quantitative methods and the trade-offs involved in choosing simplified models. They specifically focus on the habit of using composite measures and introducing latent variables in models, discussing the potential consequences and problems associated with these practices.
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