Detailed Instructions: Given a sentence in English, provide an equivalent paraphrased translation in German that retains the same meaning both through the translation and the paraphrase.
Problem:Assuming that the causal relationships are linear , this background knowledge can be expressed in the following structural equation model ( SEM ) specification .
Solution:
Unter der Annahme, dass die Kausalbeziehungen linear sind, kann dieses Hintergrundwissen in der folgenden SEM-Spezifikation (Structural Equalization Model) ausgedrückt werden.