Table 4.
Comparison of Regression Coefficient and Intercept MIIV-2SLS Estimates for the Latent Variable Equations for True and Two Structurally Misspecified Equations
| Latent Variable Equation | “True” Model | Omits 6 Correlated Errors | Omits 28 Correlated Errors & 3 Crossloadings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regression Coefficients | |||
| L2 regressed on L1 | 1.261 | 1.261 | 1.261 |
| L3 regressed on L2 | 1.123 | 1.123 | 1.123 |
| L1 | 0.724 | 0.724 | 0.724 |
| Intercepts | |||
| L2 | −0.909 | −0.909 | −0.909 |
| L3 | −4.499 | −4.499 | −4.499 |