TY  - BOOK
AU  - Schumacker,Randall E.
AU  - Lomax,Richard G.
TI  - A beginner's guide to structural equation modeling
SN  - 9781138811904
AV  - QA278 .S36 2016
PY  - 2016///
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Structural equation modeling
KW  - Regression analysis
KW  - Social sciences
KW  - Statistical methods
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; -- Machine generated contents note: chapter 1 Introduction; -- What is Structural Equation Modeling?; -- History of Structural Equation Modeling; -- Why Conduct Structural Equation Modeling?; -- Structural Equation Modeling Software; -- Book Website; -- Summary; -- Exercises; -- References; -- chapter 2 Data Entry and Edit Issues; -- Data Set Formats; -- Data Editing Issues; -- Summary; -- Exercises; -- References; -- chapter 3 Correlation; -- Types of Correlation Coefficients; -- Factors Affecting Correlation Coefficients; -- Outliers; -- Correction for Attenuation; -- Non-positive Definite Matrices; -- Bivariate, Part, and Partial Correlations; -- Suppressor Variable; -- Correlation versus Covariance; -- Variable Metrics (Standardized vs Unstandardized); -- Causation Assumptions and Limitations; -- Summary; -- Exercises; -- References; -- chapter 4 Regression Models; -- Overview; -- Multiple Regression Example; -- Summary; -- Measurement Eror; -- Additive Equation; -- Chapter Footnote; -- Exercises; -- References; -- chapter 5 Path Models; -- Path Model Diagrams; -- Decomposition of Correlation Matrix; -- Path Model Example; -- Summary; -- Exercise; -- Chapter Footnote; -- References; -- chapter 6 Factor Analysis; -- Overview; -- EFA Example; -- Pattern and Structure Matrices; -- Confirmatory Factor Analysis; -- CFA Example; -- Summary; -- Exercise; -- References; -- chapter 7 SEM Basics; -- SEM Modeling Steps; -- Model-fit Criteria; -- Types of Model-fit Criteria; -- Hypothesis Testing; -- Parameter Significance; -- Two-Step Versus Four-Step Approach to Modeling; -- Summary; -- Exercises; -- Chapter Footnote; -- References; -- chapter 8 Multiple Group (Sample) Models; -- Measurement Model Group Difference; -- Structural Model Group Difference; -- Multiple Sample Model; -- Summary; -- Exercises; -- Suggested Readings; -- References; -- chapter 9 Second-Order CFA Models; -- Model Specification; -- Model Identification; -- Model Estimation; -- Model Testing; -- Model Interpretation; -- Summary; -- Exercise; -- Suggested Readings; -- References; -- chapter 10 Dynamic Factor Model; -- Model Specification; -- Model Identification; -- Model Estimation; -- Model Testing; -- Model Interpretation; -- Summary; -- Exercise; -- Suggested Readings; -- References; -- chapter 11 Multiple-Indicator Multiple-Cause (MIMIC) Model; -- Model Specification; -- Model Identification; -- Model Estimation; -- Model Testing; -- Model Modification; -- Summary; -- Exercise; -- Suggested Readings; -- References; -- chapter 12 Mixed Variable and Mixture Models; -- Mixed Variable Model; -- Different Variable Types; -- Model Specification; -- Model Identification; -- Model Estimation; -- Model Testing; -- Model Modification; -- Robust Chi-square Statistic; -- Mixture Model; -- Latent Classes; -- Summary; -- Exercises; -- Suggested Readings; -- References; -- chapter 13 Multi-Level Models; -- It's Just Regression; -- Multi-level Model Example; -- Observed Variables; -- Multi-level Model Example; -- Latent Variables; -- Summary; -- Exercises; -- Suggested Readings; -- References; -- chapter 14 Latent Growth Models; -- Repeated Measures Designs; -- Latent Growth Curve Model; -- Intercept and Slope; -- Latent Growth Curve Model; -- Group Differences; -- Summary; -- Exercises; -- Suggested Readings; -- References; -- chapter 15 SEM Interaction Models; -- Main Effects and Interaction Effects; -- Kenny; -- Judd Approach; -- Latent Variable Interaction Model; -- Summary; -- Exercises; -- Suggested Readings; -- References; -- chapter 16 Reporting SEM Research; -- Overview; -- Checklist for Structural Equation Modeling; -- Data Preparation; -- Model Specification; -- Model Identification; -- Model Estimation; -- Model Testing; -- Model Modification; -- Summary; -- Suggested Readings; -- References
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