Introduction to the Taxometric Method: A Practical Guide

Abstract

Preface. Part 1. Introduction and Background. Introduction. Why Latent Structure Matters. The Classification Problem. Part 2. Taxometric Method. Data Requirements for Taxometrics. Taxometric Procedures I: MAXSLOPE, MAMBAC, and L-Mode. Taxometric Procedures II: MAXCOV and MAXEIG. Consistency Tests. Interpretational Issues. A Taxometric Checklist. Part 3. Applications and Future Directions. Applications of the Taxometric Method. The Future of Taxometrics. Appendix A: Simulating Taxonic and Dimensional Comparison Data. Appendix B: Estimating Latent Parameters and Classifying Cases Using MAXCOV. Appendix C: Estimating the Taxon Base Rate Using MAXEIG.

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