On the Identifiability of Latent Class Models for Multiple-Systems Estimation
arXiv:2008.09865
Abstract
Latent class models have recently become popular for multiple-systems estimation in human rights applications. However, it is currently unknown when a given family of latent class models is identifiable in this context. We provide necessary and sufficient conditions on the number of latent classes needed for a family of latent class models to be identifiable. Along the way we provide a mechanism for verifying identifiability in a class of multiple-systems estimation models that allow for individual heterogeneity.
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