"This text aims to provide readers with a nonmathematical introduction to the basic concepts associated with structural equation modeling, and to illustrate its basic applications using the Mplus program"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents
Section I: Introduction. Structural equation models: the basics ; Using Mplus program -- Section II: Single-group analysis. Testing the factorial validity of a theoretical construct: first-order confirmatory factor analysis model ; Testing the factorial validity of scores from a measuring instrument: First-order confirmatory factor analysis model ; Testing the validity of scores from a measuring instrument: Second-order confirmatory factor analysis model ; Testing the validity of a causal structure: full structural equation model -- Section III: Multiple-group analyses. Testing for the factorial equivalence of a measuring instrument: analysis of covariance structures ; Testing for the equivalence of latent factor means: analysis of mean and covariance structures ; Testing for the equivalence of a causal structure: full structural equation model -- Sevtion IV: Other important topics. Testing evidence of construct validity: the multitrait-multimethod model ; Testing change over time: the latent growth curve model ; Testing within- and between-level variability: the multilevel model.
