Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling

Rex B. Kline

ISBN 10: 1572303379 / ISBN 13: 9781572303379

Published by The Guilford Press, 1998

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Synopsis:

Designed for students and researchers without an extensive quantitative background, this book offers an informative guide to the application, interpretation, and pitfalls of structural equation modeling (SEM) in the social sciences. This is an accessible volume which covers introductory techniques, including path analysis and confirmatory factor analysis, and provides an overview of more advanced methods, such as the evaluation of nonlinear effects, the analysis of means in covariance structure models, and latent growth models for longitudinal data. Providing examples from various disciplines to illustrate all aspects of SEM, the author offers clear instructions on the preparation and screening of data, common mistakes to avoid, and features of widely used software programs (Amos, EQS, and LISREL). Readers will acquire the skills necessary to begin to use SEM in their own research and to interpret and critique the use of the method by others.

About the Author:

Rex B. Kline, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology and a member of the Clinical Psychology faculty at Concordia University in Montreal. He is trained as a child clinical psychologist and as a methodologist. Much of his research concerns the psychological assessment of children in school or clinical settings.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Principles and Practice of Structural ...
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
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