Course ID: | ERSH 8750. 3 hours. |
Course Title: | Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling |
Course Description: | Introduction to structural equation modeling techniques,
including path models, confirmatory factor analysis, and full
structural models. Emphasis will be placed on conducting and
interpreting computer analyses, critiquing SEM research, and
current research on the methodology. |
Oasis Title: | INTRO TO SEM |
Prerequisite: | ERSH 8610 and ERSH 8320 |
Semester Course Offered: | Offered every year. |
Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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Course Objectives: | 1. Understand the assumptions underlying structural equation
modeling (SEM) and how to assess them.
2. Correctly conduct and interpret path analyses.
3. Correctly conduct and interpret nonrecursive path analyses.
4. Correctly conduct and interpret confirmatory factor analyses.
5. Correctly conduct and interpret full structural model analyses.
6. Understand the differences among estimation methods and choose
the correct method for a given application.
7. Understand the differences among fit indexes and make informed
choices of these indexes.
8. Understand the issues involved in model modification and the
factors that affect its use.
9. Understand how problems can arise in SEM analyses and know how
to deal with these.
10. Know how to write up the results of SEM studies.
11. Know how to run multiple group CFA or path analyses.
12. Understand current issues in SEM and know how to obtain
up-to-date information about recent developments in the field.
13. Be able to read and understand structural equation modeling
(SEM) applications in student's area.
14. Be able to judge the technical quality of SEM applications in
student's area.
15. Be able to critically review SEM articles for journals in
student's area. |
Topical Outline: | Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Assumptions of SEM
Path Models
Non-recursive path analysis
Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Full structural models
Estimation and testing
Fit indices & nested models
Model Modification
Problems in SEM
Writing about SEM
Multiple group analyses |
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