Structural Equation Modeling

(3 Credits)

This course is an introduction to structural equation models as applied to problems in the social sciences, broadly defined. The major purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the technique of structural equation modeling and to provide them with working knowledge of relevant computer programs. Topics include limited information versus full information estimation strategies, single indicator structural modeling, confirmatory factor analysis, latent variable modeling, mediation analysis, and strategies for dealing with diverse error structures in model estimation.