Exam 22: Primer on Structural Equations Modeling

Exogenous constructs are the latent variable equivalent of ____________________ variables.

If the value of a parameter is set to a specific value in estimating an SEM model,the parameter is said to be ____________________.

Fit compares the theoretical covariance matrix with the observed covariance matrix.

Multidimensional scaling is a type of dependence method.

The SEM software that allows users to use a graphical interface is called ____________________.

The first widely adopted specialized software program for conducting structural equations modeling was ____.

If the value for a specific parameter will be estimated by the SEM procedures,the parameter is said to be ____________________.

SEM provides a statistical assessment of fit with ____,which is a function of the residual obtained from taking ∑ from S

____________________ allows a researcher to build and test a theory represented by a series of regression equations that are solved simultaneously.

The first widely adopted specialized software program for conducting structural equations modeling was ____________________.

Endogenous constructs are the latent variable equivalent of dummy variables.

Fit assesses how well a theory meshes with ____________________.

In a covariance matrix,the diagonal ____.

Which RMSEA value indicates a model is a relatively good fit?

Which of the following is a goodness of fit index?

Which CFI value indicates that a model is a relatively poor fit?

The ____________________ is a goodness of fit index suggesting fit relative to a null model.

SEM is used when ____.

____________________ function as regression coefficients in multiple regression.

List the steps to follow to interpret structural model results.