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latent class analysis

latent class analysis Latent class analysis is a statistical method that groups patterns in observed data into underlying categories that are not directly seen.

Latent class analysis is a statistical method that groups patterns in observed data into underlying categories that are not directly seen. It is used to infer hidden groupings or relationships, such as identifying clusters of symptoms in research data.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Latent Class Analysis” (D000077272).
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