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The marginal posterior distributions of the three custom estimands are summarized in
the following table:
The results for direct can also be found in the Bayesian SEM summary table, and the
results for indirect can be found in the Additional Estimands table. We are really
interested in difference. Its posterior mean is –0.132. Its minimum is –0.412, and its
maximum is 0.111.
E To see its marginal posterior, from the menus, choose View > Posterior.
E Select the difference row in the Custom Estimands table.