Structural Equation Modeling With AMOS: Basic Concepts, Applications, and Programming, Third Edition(Multivariate Applications Series)

This bestselling text provides a practical guide to the basic concepts of structural equation modeling (SEM) and the AMOS program (Versions 17 & 18). The author reviews SEM applications based onaactual data taken from her research. Noted for its non-mathematical language, this book is written for the novice SEM user. With each chapter, the author "walks" the reader through all steps involved in testing the SEM model including: an explanation of the issues addressed an illustration of the hypothesized andaposthoc models tested AMOS input and output with accompanying interpretation and explanation The function ofathe AMOS toolbar icons and their relatedapull-down menus The data and published reference upon which the model was based. With over 50% new material, highlights of the new edition include: All new screen shots featuring Version 17 of the AMOS programa All data files now available at www.psypress.com/sem-with-amos Application of a multitrait-mulitimethod model, latent growth curve model, andasecond-order model based on categorical data All applications based on theamost commonly used graphical interface Theaautomatedamulti-group approach to testing foraequivalence The book opens with an introduction toathe fundamental concepts of SEM and the basicsaof the AMOS program. The next 3 sections present applications that focus onasingle-group, multiple-group, and multitrait-mutimethod and latent growth curve models. The book concludes with aadiscussionaaboutanon-normalaand missing (incomplete) data anda two applications capable of addressing these issues. Intended for researchers, practitioners,aand students who use SEM and AMOS in their work, this bookais an ideal resource for graduate level courses on SEM taught in departments of psychology, education, business, and other social and health sciences and/or as a supplement in courses on applied statistics, multivariate statistics, statistics II, intermediate or advanced statistics, and/or research design. Appropriate for those with limited or no previous exposure to SEM, a prerequisite of basic statistics through regression analysis is recommended.

Table of Contents:
Section 1: Introduction  1. Structural Equation Modeling: The Basics  2. Using the Amos Program  Section 2: Single-Group Analyses  Confirmatory Factor Analytic Models  3.. Application 1: Testing the Factorial Validity of a Theoretical Construct (First-Order CFA Model)  4. Application 2: Testing the Factorial Validity of Scores from a Measurement Scale (First-Order CFA Model)  5. Application 3: Testing the Validity of Scores from a Measurement Scale (Second-Order CFA Model)  Full Latent Variable Model  6. Application 5: Testing the Validity of a Causal Structure   Section 3: Multiple-Group Analyses  Confirmatory Factor Analytic Models  7. Application 5: Testing Factorial Invariance of Scales from a Measurement Scale (First-Order CFA Model)  8. Application 6: Testing Invariance of Latent Mean Structures (First-Order CFA Model)  Full Latent Variable Model  9. Application 7: Testing Invariance of a Causal Structure  Section 4: Other Important Applications  10. Application 8: Testing Evidence of Construct Validity: The Multitrait-Multimethod Model  11. Application 9: Testing Change Over Time: The Latent Growth Curve Model   Section 5: Other Important Topics   12. Application 10: Use of Bootstrapping in Addressing Non-normal Data  13. Application 11: Addressing the Issues of Incomplete Data

About the Author :
Barbara M. Byrne is Professor Emeritus in the School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Canada.

Review :
"This ! much anticipated and timely updating of the widely read first edition ! is characterized by the same strengths ! including the thorough and accessible presentation of a comprehensive range of topics based on real empirical data. Dr. Byrne's book is indispensable to any applied researcher using these techniques in practice." - Patrick Curran, University of North Carolina, USA "This second edition [is] a must have for clearly understandable input and examples on applying structural equation modeling with AMOS. Barbara Byrne has most certainly written another best seller." - Lisa Harlow, University of Rhode Island, USA "Dr. Byrne's first edition ! was a model of clarity, written specifically for beginners. This new edition continues her tradition of excellence." - Roger E. Millsap, Arizona State University, USA "An indispensable text [that] will prove to be an excellent resource for students, researchers, and academics." - Jan Bogg, University of Liverpool, UK "Starting from the basics to advanced SEM tools, Byrne unveils and explains all the potentiality of SEM and how to use it. Both experts and newcomers to SEM who want to use AMOS will find this book extremely helpful." - Francesco Chirico, University of Lugano, Switzerland