A First Course in Structural Equation Modeling

by Raykov; Tenko

• ISBN13: 9780805855876
• ISBN10: 0805855874
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-21
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

In this book, authors Tenko Raykov and George A. Marcoulides introduce students to the basics of structural equation modeling (SEM) through a conceptual, nonmathematical approach. For ease of understanding, the few mathematical formulas presented are used in a conceptual or illustrative nature, rather than a computational one. Featuring examples from EQS, LISREL, and Mplus, A First Course in Structural Equation Modeling is an excellent beginner's guide to learning how to set up input files to fit the most commonly used types of structural equation models with these programs. The basic ideas and methods for conducting SEM are independent of any particular software. Highlights of the second edition include: * review of latent change (growth) analysis models at an introductory level; *coverage of the popular Mplus program; *updated examples of LISREL and EQS; and *a CD that contains all of the text's LISREL, EQS, and Mplus examples. A First Course in Structural Equation Modeling is intended as an introductory book for students and researchers in psychology, education, business, medicine, and other applied social, behavioral, and health sciences with limited or no previous exposure to SEM. A prerequisite of basic statistics through regression analysis is recommended. The book frequently draws parallels between SEM and regression, making this prior knowledge helpful.

Author Biography

Tenko Raykov is a Professor of Measurement and Quantitative Methods at Michigan State University. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany.
George A. Marcoulides is a Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Series Editor of LEA’s Quantitative Methodology Series, Editor of Structural Equation Modeling, and on the editorial board of numerous other measurement and statistics journals.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Fundamentals of Structural Equation Modeling	1	(54)
What Is Structural Equation Modeling?	1	(7)
Path Diagrams	8	(9)
Rules for Determining Model Parameters	17	(5)
Parameter Estimation	22	(12)
Parameter and Model Identification	34	(4)
Model-Testing and -Fit Evaluation	38	(14)
Appendix to Chapter 1	52	(3)
Getting to Know the EQS, LISREL, and Mplus Programs	55	(22)
Structure of Input Files for SEM Programs	55	(2)
Introduction to the EQS Notation and Syntax	57	(7)
Introduction to the LISREL Notation and Syntax	64	(9)
Introduction to the Mplus Notation and Syntax	73	(4)
Path Analysis	77	(39)
What Is Path Analysis?	77	(1)
Example Path Analysis Model	78	(2)
EQS, LISREL, and Mplus Input Files	80	(4)
Modeling Results	84	(16)
Testing Model Restrictions in SEM	100	(9)
Model Modifications	109	(5)
Appendix to Chapter 3	114	(2)
Confirmatory Factor Analysis	116	(31)
What Is Factor Analysis?	116	(2)
An Example Confirmatory Factor Analysis Model	118	(2)
EQS, LISREL, and Mplus Command Files	120	(4)
Modeling Results	124	(16)
Testing Model Restrictions: True Score Equivalence	140	(5)
Appendix to Chapter 4	145	(2)
Structural Regression Models	147	(28)
What Is a Structural Regression Model?	147	(1)
An Example Structural Regression Model	148	(2)
EQS, LISREL, and Mplus Command Files	150	(3)
Modeling Results	153	(9)
Factorial Invariance Across Time In Repeated Measure Studies	162	(11)
Appendix to Chapter 5	173	(2)
Latent Change Analysis	175	(50)
What is Latent Change Analysis?	175	(2)
Simple One-Factor Latent Change Analysis Model	177	(4)
EQS, LISREL, and Mplus Command Files for a One-Factor LCA Model	181	(6)
Modeling Results, One-Factor LCA Model	187	(5)
Level and Shape Model	192	(3)
EQS, LISREL, and Mplus Command Files, Level and Shape Model	195	(2)
Modeling Results for a Level and Shape Model	197	(4)
Studying Correlates and Predictors of Latent Change	201	(21)
Appendix to Chapter 6	222	(3)
Epilogue	225	(2)
References	227	(6)
Author Index	233	(2)
Subject Index	235