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ahmad
Jun 12, 2025, 2:17:51 PM6/12/25
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Hi,
I have a question about using robust estimation in lavaan. If, due to non-normality in the data, we choose an estimator that is robust to non-normality, and lavaan reports scaled fit indices rather than robust ones (this sometimes happens), does that mean it still uses a robust estimator behind the scenes and corrects for non-normality, just not able to report the robust fit indices?
I have a question about using robust estimation in lavaan. If, due to non-normality in the data, we choose an estimator that is robust to non-normality, and lavaan reports scaled fit indices rather than robust ones (this sometimes happens), does that mean it still uses a robust estimator behind the scenes and corrects for non-normality, just not able to report the robust fit indices?
Thank you for your help and time in advance.
Best wishes,
A
Combasco
Jun 15, 2025, 5:56:31 AM6/15/25
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Dear Ahmad,
From what I understand, you should always report the robust statistic if available.
I'm no expert though, this is what I've learned after combing through this forum myself.
These might help you further:
Kind regards,
Tim
Op donderdag 12 juni 2025 om 20:17:51 UTC+2 schreef ahmad:
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