Frequentist and Bayesian Measurement Invariance: Comparisons with Ordinal Indicators.

Poster Session VI

Saturday May 24, 2025 (10:30 - 11:30 ET)
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Abstract: Measurement invariance (MI) with ordered categorical indicators in the Brief Problem Checklist was tested using frequentist and Bayesian methodologies. Weak invariance was found using multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis, while Bayesian methods consistently favored models with increased model constraints. The benefits and drawbacks of the flexibility of Bayesian methodologies are discussed.