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      • Mark a control variable
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Mark a control variable

Mark covariates such as Age as control variables.

How to

  1. 1Hover the construct and click its gear (Construct settings).
  2. 2Turn on Control variable. It turns grey with a C badge.
  3. 3Draw its path to the outcome; control paths are dashed and never get an H label.

Good to know

  • This changes appearance and labelling only — estimation is unchanged.

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