Dear All,
The attribute (e.g. self-esteem) of 50 patients has been measured for a period of 4 months ( some have been measured for 5, 6, or 7 months) using a four-point scale (1=very low to 4=very high). I think the data is longitudinal, which (I think) can be analyzed using latent growth curve modeling. However, I have doubts which need enlightenment from experts as follows: 1) The scale being used was 4-point ordinal; and 2) The time where the initial measurement (Time = 0) was conducted varied across persons because initial self-esteem measures of some patients were obtained in January, some were obtained in April, others were obtained in June, July, etc.
Can the data be analyzed using latent growth curve analysis? Your thoughts are appreciated.
Thank you.
Eins
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