STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING

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(Slashed with RMS 78735 ) The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of structural equation modeling and the use of path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, bi-factor and second-order CFA, multitrait-multimethod analysis, multiple sample-multiple group SEM, latent class model, and latent growth modeling covered under the theoretical framework of structural equation modeling. The course familiarizes students with these methods in order to (a) critique a research study with respect to the statistical analysis, and (b) select an appropriate model and be able to apply it.