Notes on Measurement Theory for Causal-Formative Indicators: A Reply to Hardin

The current article is a rejoinder to "A Call for Theory to Support the Use of Causal-Formative Indicators: A Commentary on Bollen and Diamantopoulos." Our article comments on the 6 research questions raised by Hardin (2017) in his constructive commentary on our original article (i.e., "In Defense of Causal-Formative Indicators: A Minority Report").

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2025-01-10
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https://doi.org/10.17615/yhk1-br96
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Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research
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Notes on Measurement Theory for Causal-Formative Indicators: A Reply to Hardin

Adamantios Diamantopoulos, Kenneth A. Bollen
UNC Libraries
Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research
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Notes on Measurement Theory for Causal-Formative Indicators: A Reply to Hardin

Adamantios Diamantopoulos, Kenneth A. Bollen
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The current article is a rejoinder to "A Call for Theory to Support the Use of Causal-Formative Indicators: A Commentary on Bollen and Diamantopoulos." Our article comments on the 6 research questions raised by Hardin (2017) in his constructive commentary on our original article (i.e., "In Defense of Causal-Formative Indicators: A Minority Report").

UNC Libraries
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
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Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research
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