categorize

This function transforms previously simulated continuous data sets into categorical variables based on user-specified threshold values.
The function reads in existing data sets, applies the thresholding procedure to discretize the observed scores, and saves the resulting categorical
data sets into the designated file location. Additionally, it produces an updated list of the newly created categorical data sets for future reference.

Provides tools to conduct Monte Carlo simulations under different conditions (e.g., varying sample size, data normality) for structural equation models (SEMs).
Data can be simulated based on user-defined factor loadings and correlations, with optional non-normality added via Fleishman's power method (1978) <doi:10.1007/BF02293811>.
Once generated, models can be estimated using 'lavaan'. This package facilitates testing model performance across multiple simulation scenarios.
When data generation is completed (or when generated data sets are given) model tests can also be run.
Please cite as "Orçan, F. (2021). MonteCarloSEM An R Package to Simulate Data for SEM. International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, 8 (3), 704-713."

Fatih Orcan

MonteCarloSEM

Monte Carlo Simulation for Structural Equation Modeling

Fatih Orçan

categorize function

<dl><dt>f.loc</dt>
<dd>A character string indicating the file path where the generated categorical data sets will be saved.</dd>
<dt>threshold</dt>
<dd>A numeric vector specifying the threshold values used to discretize the continuous data into ordered categories.</dd>
<dt>dataList</dt>
<dd>A character string giving the name of the file that contains the list of previously generated data sets.</dd></dl>

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Generates Categorical Data Sets from Continuous Data. — categorize

<dl>

<dt>f.loc</dt>
<dd>A character string indicating the file path where the generated categorical data sets will be saved.</dd>


<dt>threshold</dt>
<dd>A numeric vector specifying the threshold values used to discretize the continuous data into ordered categories.</dd>


<dt>dataList</dt>
<dd>A character string giving the name of the file that contains the list of previously generated data sets.</dd>

</dl>

categorize: Generates Categorical Data Sets from Continuous Data.

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