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LLMs enhance Bayesian analysis for scarce respondent data

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Researchers have developed a new framework called SEUF (Semantic-Empirical Updating Framework) that leverages large language models to generate semantic priors for Bayesian confirmatory factor analysis. This method aims to improve the estimation of questionnaire factor structures, particularly in situations with limited respondent data. By converting LLM paraphrases and embeddings into prespecified priors, SEUF can achieve comparable loading precision to traditional methods with significantly fewer respondents, demonstrating its utility in resource-constrained research scenarios. AI

IMPACT This framework could enable more efficient and accurate social science research by reducing the need for large respondent pools.

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LLMs enhance Bayesian analysis for scarce respondent data

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Shaohuai Feng, Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei, Mohd Sukri Shafie, Siyang Tian ·

    When Respondents Are Scarce: LLM-Derived Semantic Priors for Bayesian Confirmatory Factor Analysis

    arXiv:2610.34843v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Across social and behavioral research, measuring latent constructs can be challenging when target populations are small or difficult to reach. Recruiting additional respondents may be costly or infeasible, leaving researchers with l…

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