结构方程模型第二讲.pptVIP

SEM STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING 假设 2、模型的估计 2.1 协方差结构 2.2 模型的识别 因子模型识别法则 2.3、参数估计 2.4、模型评价 2.4.1 拟合指数 2.4.2 测定系数 2.4.3 参数检验 3、模型的另一种估计方法：PLS (Partial Least Square) Conditions when you mightconsider using PLS The basic PLS algorithm forLatent variable path analysis Computer Softwares Considerations when choosingbetween PLS and LISREL Objectives Theoretical constructs -Indeterminate versus defined Epistemic relationships Theory requirements Empirical factors Empirical factors (continued) Empirical factors (continued) Computational issues -Identification Computational issues - Speed LVPLS PLS-GUI PLS- Graph (Wynne W. Chin ) Objectives Theoretical constructs - indeterminate vs. defined Epistemic relationships Theory requirements Empirical factors Computational issues - identification speed  Prediction versus explanation For PLS - the latent variables are estimated as linear aggregates or components. The latent variable scores are estimated directly. If raw data is used, scoring coefficients are estimated. For LISREL - Indeterminacy Latent constructs with reflective indicators - LISREL PLS Emergent constructs with formative indicators - PLS By choosing different weighting “modes” the model builder shifts the emphasis of the model from a structural causal explanation of the covariance matrix to a prediction/reconstruction forecast of the raw data matrix  LISREL expects strong theory (confirmation mode)  PLS is flexible  Distributional assumptions – PLS estimation is a “rigid” technique that requires only “soft” assumptions about the distributional characteristics of the raw data. – LISREL requires more stringent conditions. Sample Size depends on power analysis, but much smaller for PLS – PLS heuristic of ten times the greater of the following two (ideally use power analysis)  -construct with the greatest number of formative indicators  -construct with the greatest number of structural paths going into i