Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling, Third Edition

Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling, Third Edition (Methodology in the Social Sciences) [Paperback]

Author: Rex B. Kline | Language: English | ISBN: 1606238760 | Format: PDF, EPUB

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Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling, Third Edition
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This bestselling text provides a balance between the technical and practical aspects of structural equation modeling (SEM). Using clear and accessible language, Rex B. Kline covers core techniques, potential pitfalls, and applications across the behavioral and social sciences. Some more advanced topics are also covered, including estimation of interactive effects of latent variables and multilevel SEM. The companion Web page offers downloadable syntax, data, and output files for each detailed example for EQS, LISREL, and Mplus, allowing readers to view the results of the same analysis generated by three different computer tools.

 

New to This Edition

*Thoroughly revised and restructured to follow the phases of most SEM analyses.

*Syntax, data, and output files for all detailed research examples are now provided online.

*Chapter on computer tools.

*Exercises with answers, which support self-study.

*Topic boxes on specialized issues, such as dealing with problems in the analysis; the assessment of construct measurement reliability; and more.

*Updated coverage of a more rigorous approach to hypothesis and model testing; the evaluation of measurement invariance; and more.
*”Troublesome” examples have been added to provide a context for discussing how to handle various problems that can crop up in SEM analyses.

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• Series: Methodology in the Social Sciences
• Paperback: 427 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; 3rd edition (August 4, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606238760
• ISBN-13: 978-1606238769
• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 7 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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With no prior knowledge and no one to assist me I had to learn how to apply SEM in my research work. I got hold of the second edition of this book and found it very helpful. I therefore decided to purchase this third edition and found a jewel. The structure of book changed for the better and it was extended with up to date development and applications of the methodology. I would never have believed that I would so much enjoy reading a statistics book.
The book starts off with a concise overview of the statistical methods which are at the roots of SEM. This overview is just right to give you the broader perspective and the important techniques without going too much into details. It is also used later in the book for reference when details of the SEM methods are discussed.
The book then discusses in depth the various aspects of the SEM methodology. It addresses it from the perspective of the analysis process as well as the analysis techniques. From the process point of view the book takes you from the model specification stage, highlighting the analysis consideration to be taken already at this point, through model identification, analysis and re-evaluation. I especially appreciated the author's emphasis on the important place of theory in the statistical analysis. It's the theory that drives the model and not vice versa.
The book explains well the three different models of SEM: Path Analysis (PA), Confirmative Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Regression. It does this in a way that provides you with a good overview for the first reading and then allows for more details once you decide to start using a specific model. The extensive reference list that is provided with the book allows you to further dig into levels of details that you require.
I am sure that this book will accompany me throughout my research work.

By D. Geifman

This is hands-down one of the most clearly written introductions to SEM available; Rex Kline has a talent for describing both technical and applied topics without mincing words or spilling vast amounts of ink. Virtually everyone in my current quant program loves it. It has the perfect amount of detail (not too little, not too much) to make it a comfortable springboard into the more advanced texts and articles, which should be next on your list. Realize that while this book may make you feel like you know a lot after reading it, you should *not* treat it as a stand-alone resource-- the content is only the tip of the enormous SEM iceberg.

By Zetetic

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