Some Cautions Concerning The Application Of Causal Modeling Methods

Multivariate Behavioral Research
N Cliff

Abstract

Literal acceptance of the results of fitting "causal" models to correlational data can lead to conclusions that are of questionable value. The long-established principles of scientific inference must still be applied. In particular, the possible influence of variables that are not observed must be considered; the well-known difference between correlation and causation is still relevant, even when variables are separated in time; the distinction between measured variables and their theoretical counterparts still exists; and ex post facto analyses are not tests of models. There seems to be some danger of overlooking these principles when complex computer programs are used to analyze. correlational data, even though these new methods provide great increases in the rigor with which correlational data can be analyzed.

Citations

Dec 17, 2003·Journal of Abnormal Psychology·Andrew J Tomarken, Niels G Waller
Dec 4, 2003·The Journal of Applied Psychology·Julie A FullerPatricia C Smith
Nov 6, 2003·Journal of Personality and Social Psychology·Jennifer CrockerAlexandra Bouvrette
Jan 1, 2007·Multivariate Behavioral Research·Roy Levy, Gregory R Hancock
Jun 1, 1997·Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology·B Uttl, P Graf
Mar 3, 2005·The Clinical Neuropsychologist·Eric Ecklund-JohnsonJerry J Sweet
Jan 1, 1985·Social Biology·J R Nesselroade, J J McArdle
Mar 16, 2000·The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. A, Human Experimental Psychology·J E MaleyW Parr
Aug 25, 2007·Annual Review of Clinical Psychology·Andrew J Tomarken, Niels G Waller
Feb 7, 2001·Annual Review of Psychology·R C MacCallum, J T Austin
Sep 13, 2006·Health Communication·Michael T StephensonRick S Zimmerman
Jan 6, 2001·The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America·M L Erickson
Jul 18, 2008·The Spanish Journal of Psychology·Itziar Etxebarria, Pedro Apodaca
Aug 3, 2006·Journal of Personality and Social Psychology·Matthew C Keller, Randolph M Nesse
Jul 1, 1987·Multivariate Behavioral Research·N White, W R Cunningham
Jan 4, 2001·The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine·R E SievingR W Blum
Jan 19, 2000·The Journal of Adolescent Health : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine·R E SievingC L Williams
Dec 1, 1989·Journal of Behavioral Medicine·R D Hays
Apr 1, 1996·Quality of Life Research : an International Journal of Quality of Life Aspects of Treatment, Care and Rehabilitation·D M Romney, D R Evans
Mar 26, 2013·Quality of Life Research : an International Journal of Quality of Life Aspects of Treatment, Care and Rehabilitation·Kristina HarrisDavid J Beard
Jan 1, 1990·The International Journal of the Addictions·P L Ellickson, R D Hays
Jun 1, 1990·Family Process·L FisherD C Ransom
Jan 14, 2016·The Journal of Psychology·Mingming Zhou, Chester Chun Seng Kam
Dec 25, 2010·American Journal of Community Psychology·Sarah A StoddardRenee E Sieving
Mar 16, 2004·Child Development·Elizabeth A CarlsonByron Egeland
Jan 6, 2009·Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research·Ash LevittBruce D Bartholow
Nov 21, 2007·Research in Nursing & Health·Ruey-Hsia WangShu-Yuan Lin
Aug 10, 2010·Journal of Clinical Psychology·Jeff PatrickPaul Bramston
Jan 16, 2010·Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics = Zeitschrift Für Tierzüchtung Und Züchtungsbiologie·Xiao-Lin WuDaniel Gianola
Mar 1, 1986·Journal of Personality
Jul 18, 2014·Asian Nursing Research·Gyeong Suk Lee, Young-Hee Yom
Jun 17, 2016·The Science of the Total Environment·Petr Mariel, Jürgen Meyerhoff
Aug 16, 2016·Healthcare·Claire C ConleyBarbara L Andersen
Jul 1, 1993·Multivariate Behavioral Research·D L Bandalos
Apr 1, 1983·Multivariate Behavioral Research·R Cudeck, M W Browne

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Annals of Internal Medicine
J T Lee, L A Sanchez
The Medical Journal of Australia
B CharlesP Ravenscroft
The Dental Assistant : Journal of the American Dental Assistants Association
L K Kryger
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved