Table 5.
Models Fitted to the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth Data
| Model | Label | Description | Relation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prelnv | Predetermined ALT model with time-invariant ρ and | Nested within Model 4 |
| 2 | Onglnv | Ongoing EALT model with time-invariant ρ and | Nested within Model 1 |
| 3 | Hllnv | HI EALT model with time-invariant ρ and | Nested within Model 1 |
| 4 | PreVry | Predetermined ALT model with time-varying ρt,t-1 and | Nested within Model 6 (if obtained by setting the γ parameters to 0 in Model 6) |
| 5 | HIVry | HI EALT model with time-varying ρt,t-1 and | Nested within Model 9 |
| 6 | PreCVry | Predetermined CALT model with time-varying ρt,t-1 and | Nested within Model 4 |
| 7 | OngCInv | Ongoing ECALT model with time-invariant ρ and | Nested within Model 6 |
| 8 | HICVry | HI ECALT model with time-varying ρt,t-1 and | Nested within Model 6 |
ALT stands for Autoregressive Latent Trajectory models; CALT stands for conditional ALT models; E(C)ALT stands for endogenous (C)ALT models; HI means History-Independent.