Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling, 7.5 credits
The course aims to provide specific and in-depth skills in the application of structural equation modeling (SEM) using the statistical program Mplus.
Course information
Research education subject
- Psychology
Course Syllabus
Schedule
Course date
21 March 2024
Contacts
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Hugo Hesser, Professor
+46 19 303548
Content
The course aims to provide specific and in-depth skills in the application of structural equation modeling (SEM) using the statistical program MPlus. The course is aimed at postgraduate students with prior knowledge of classical inferential statistics and linear analysis methods, especially regression.
The focus will be on identifying, estimating and evaluating the most common types of models within the SEM framework for both cross-sectional and longitudinal data. The course includes, among other things, confirmatory factor analysis, path analyses, growth analyzes and mixture models. Formulation and identification of models, stimation and interpretation of parameters, statistical assumptions, and model comparisons are further intended to be covered in the course. Application takes place in the form of computer exercises, with a particular focus on training practical skills in using the statistics program Mplus. Opportunities for students to apply analysis
to their own data will also be provided.
Credits: 7,5 credits
Course responsible: Professor Hugo Hesser,
NB: Schedule uppdated January 10th and March 20th.
Application closed.