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Bayesian analysis for finite mixture in non-recursive non-linear structural equation models.

Yong Li1, Hai-Zhong Wang

  • 1Business School, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. s04085590@yahoo.cn

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This study introduces a Bayesian approach for finite mixture structural equation models with complex relationships. The method addresses label switching and uses advanced Markov chain Monte Carlo techniques for accurate analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Econometrics
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Finite mixture models are used to represent population heterogeneity.
  • Structural equation models (SEMs) analyze complex relationships between latent variables.
  • Non-linear effects and non-recursive relationships pose analytical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a Bayesian approach for finite mixture SEMs with non-linear exogenous effects and non-recursive endogenous relations.
  • To address the label switching problem inherent in mixture models.
  • To provide a robust computational framework for analyzing complex latent variable models.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Bayesian framework for model estimation.
  • Employed a permutation sampler to resolve the label switching issue and ensure model identification.
  • Implemented a hybrid Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method, combining Gibbs, Metropolis-Hastings, and Langevin-Hastings algorithms.

Main Results:

  • The proposed Bayesian approach effectively handles finite mixture SEMs with complex non-linear and non-recursive structures.
  • The permutation sampler successfully addressed the label switching problem, enabling proper model identification.
  • The hybrid MCMC method efficiently generated reliable Bayesian outputs for model parameters.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Bayesian methodology offers a powerful tool for analyzing complex structural equation models with unobserved heterogeneity.
  • The integration of advanced sampling techniques provides a robust solution for estimation and identification challenges.
  • The approach is validated through simulation studies and a real-world data example, demonstrating its practical applicability.