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path diagram  

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  • A graphic representation of a hypothesized causal model. Also called “flow graph.” For example, the following path diagram shows the effects of educational and other ∗background variables on occupational attainment. [Source: Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology; Path Diagram]

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