Linear Causal Modeling with Structural Equations

ISBN-13: 9781439800386 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 468 str.

Mulaik Stanley

Opis

Stressing causation as a functional relationship between variables, this book presents the fundamentals of structural equation modeling, including concepts from Bayesian graph theory, path tracing rules for variances and covariances, equivalent models, and instrumental variables.

Spis treści

Introduction. Mathematical Foundations for Structural Equation Modeling. Causation. Graph Theory for Causal Modeling. Structural Equation Models. Identification. Estimation of Parameters. Designing SEM Studies. Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Equivalent Models. Instrumental Variables. Multilevel Models. Longitudinal Models. Nonrecursive Models. Model Evaluation. Polychoric Correlation and Polyserial Correlation. References. Index.

O autorze

Stanley A. Mulaik is Professor Emeritus in the School of Psychology at the Georgia Institute of Technology.