结构方程模型概述.pptVIP

结构方程模型概述Structural Equation Model (SEM) ——An Overview of Theories Applications Outline Origin of SEM Problems Relevant to SEM Mathematical Statistics Issues Interpretations for the Outputs from SEM My Understanding of Statistics 1. Origin of SEM 1960s ~ 70s Two critical problems in social studies Measurement == Latent Variables Causal Relationship == Structural Model, Path Analysis, etc 1.1 Latent Variables Variables that can not be measured DIRECTLY; e.g. psychological motivations, moral level, intelligence, etc Underlying factors measured by observed indicators Errors of measurement also u