STAT 7350:Structural Equation Modeling

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 7100
This course introduces students to concepts, methods, and applications of structural equation modeling (SEM). Topics covered will include multiple regression, instrument development and evaluation, path analysis, model specification, model identification, model modification, parameter and model estimation, goodness of fit testing, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, Rasch modeling, multiple samples analysis, model invariance, latent growth models, and full SEM models. The software that will be used in the course is LISREL (specifically PRELIS and SIMPLIS).