Structural Equation Modeling: Foundations and Extensions (Advanced Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences)

Kaplan, David W.

ISBN 10: 1412916240 / ISBN 13: 9781412916240

Published by SAGE Publications, Inc, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Structural Equation Modeling: Foundations and Extensions (Advanced Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences)
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1412916240
• ISBN 13: 9781412916240
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Using detailed, empirical examples, Structural Equation Modeling, Second Edition, presents a thorough and sophisticated treatment of the foundations of structural equation modeling (SEM). It also demonstrates how SEM can provide a unique lens on the problems social and behavioral scientists face.

Intended Audience

While the book assumes some knowledge and background in statistics, it guides readers through the foundations and critical assumptions of SEM in an easy-to-understand manner.

About the Author

David Kaplan received his Ph.D. in Education from UCLA in 1987. He is now a Professor of Education and (by courtesy) Psychology at the University of Delaware. His research interests are in the development and application of statistical models to problems in educational evaluation and policy analysis. His current program of research concerns the development of dynamic latent continuous and categorical variable models for studying the diffusion of educational innovations.