目录
Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS: An Introduction
Section 1: Introduction
About this Document/Prerequisites
Accessing AMOS
Documentation
Getting Help with AMOS
Section 2: SEM Basics
Overview of Structural Equation Modeling
SEM Nomenclature
Why use SEM?
Section 3: SEM Assumptions
A Reasonable Sample Size
Continuous and Normal Endogenous Variables
Model Identification (Identified Equations)
Complete Data or Appropriate Handling of Incomplete Data
Theoretical Basis for Model Specification and Causality
Section 4: Building and Testing a Model Using AMOS Graphics
Illustration of the SEM-Multiple Regression Relationship
Drawing a model using AMOS Graphics
Reading Data into AMOS
Selecting AMOS Analysis Options and Running your Model
Section 5: Interpreting AMOS Output
Evaluating Global Model Fit
Tests of Absolute Fit
Tests of Relative Fit
Modifying the Model to Obtain Superior Goodness of Fit
Viewing Path Diagram Output
Significance Tests of Individual Parameters
Section 6: Putting it all together: A substantive interpretation of the findings
References