This volume is intended to serve as a didactically-oriented resource covering a broad range of advanced topics often not discussed in introductory courses on structural equation modeling (SEM). Such topics are important in furthering the understanding of foundations and assumptions underlying SEM as well as in exploring SEM as a potential tool to address new types of research questions that might not have arisen during a first course. Chapters focus on the clear explanation and application of topics, rather than on analytical derivations, and contain syntax and partial output files from...

This volume is intended to serve as a didactically-oriented resource covering a broad range of advanced topics often not discussed in introductory courses on structural equation modeling (SEM). Such topics are important in furthering the understanding of foundations and assumptions underlying SEM as well as in exploring SEM as a potential tool to address new types of research questions that might not have arisen during a first course. Chapters focus on the clear explanation and application of topics, rather than on analytical derivations, and contain syntax and partial output files from...

The invited authors of this edited volume have been prolific in the arena of Real Data Analysis (RDA) as it applies tothe social and behavioral sciences, especially in the disciplines of education and psychology. Combined, this brain trust represents3,247 articles in refereed journals, 127 books published, US $45.3 Million in extramural research funding, 34 teachingand 92 research awards, serve(d) as Editor/Assistant Editor/Editorial Board Member for 95 peer reviewed journals, and provide(d) ad hoc reviews for 362 journals. Their enormous footprint on real data analysis is showcased for...

The invited authors of this edited volume have been prolific in the arena of Real Data Analysis (RDA) as it applies tothe social and behavioral sciences, especially in the disciplines of education and psychology. Combined, this brain trust represents3,247 articles in refereed journals, 127 books published, US $45.3 Million in extramural research funding, 34 teachingand 92 research awards, serve(d) as Editor/Assistant Editor/Editorial Board Member for 95 peer reviewed journals, and provide(d) ad hoc reviews for 362 journals. Their enormous footprint on real data analysis is showcased for...