32.011 - PDC19: Introduction to Latent Transition Analysis in MPlus

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This workshop will provide an introduction to Latent Transition Analysis (LTA), the longitudinal extension of the latent class analysis model. The course will begin with a brief overview of the latent class analysis model and the process of class enumeration, and then will focus mainly on the specification and estimation of the latent transition analysis model. The class will be focused on the 5 basic model building steps for the LTA model (Nylund, 2007), including selecting a measurement model, exploring for measurement invariance, higher order effects, and then the inclusion of covariates and distal outcomes. An applied example will be used throughout the workshop to highlight modeling ideas. Specification and estimation of all models in the Mplus version 8.1 will be demonstrated throughout and participants will be given electronic access to all workshop materials.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Director

• Karen L. Nylund-Gibson, University of California - Santa Barbara