In this ebook, authors Tenko Raykov and George A. Marcoulides introduce scholars to the fundamentals of structural equation modeling (SEM) via a conceptual, nonmathematical procedure. For ease of knowing, the few mathematical formulation offered are utilized in a conceptual or illustrative nature, instead of a computational one.

Featuring examples from EQS, LISREL, and Mplus, a primary direction in Structural Equation Modeling is a wonderful beginner’s advisor to studying the way to manage enter documents to slot the main familiar kinds of structural equation types with those courses. the elemental principles and techniques for accomplishing SEM are self reliant of any specific software.

Highlights of the second one version include:

• overview of latent swap (growth) research versions at an introductory level

• assurance of the preferred Mplus program

• up-to-date examples of LISREL and EQS

• A CD that comprises all the text’s LISREL, EQS, and Mplus examples.

A First path in Structural Equation Modeling is meant as an introductory booklet for college students and researchers in psychology, schooling, enterprise, medication, and different utilized social, behavioral, and future health sciences with constrained or no past publicity to SEM. A prerequisite of uncomplicated data via regression research is suggested. The booklet usually attracts parallels among SEM and regression, making this past wisdom helpful.