Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling (Methodology in the Social Sciences Series)

The fifth edition of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Forward Thinkers is a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying SEM techniques in various fields.

With significantly revised content, this edition covers all three approaches to SEM - covariance-based, nonparametric, and composite SEM.

The book provides a detailed overview of the methodology, including best practices and common pitfalls to avoid, as well as exercises with answers and real-world data examples from multiple disciplines.

The companion website offers additional resources, such as primers on key topics, data files, and syntax and output for the book's examples.

This edition includes new chapters on composite SEM, small sample SEM analyses, and recent developments in mediation analysis, as well as expanded coverage of reporting standards and techniques for dealing with missing data.

The book is designed to be accessible to readers with varying levels of statistical backgrounds, making it an ideal resource for researchers, students, and practitioners in various fields.