The aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to path analysis, factor analysis, structural equation modeling and multivariate analysis.
The course will start with basic concepts of multivariate data analysis. Then, more advanced topics will be introduced, such as model specification, fitness testing, interpretation of causality and model modification.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Describe the relations between general linear models and structural equation models
• Explain the statistical theory of principal component analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis and structural equation models
• Understand the concepts and rationales of causal models within the framework of structural equation models
• Undertake structural equation modeling using statistical software packages and interpret the results properlyThe aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to path analysis, factor analysis, structural equation modeling and multivariate analysis.
The course will start with basic concepts of multivariate data analysis. Then, more advanced topics will be introduced, such as model specification, fitness testing, interpretation of causality and model modification.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Describe the relations between general linear models and structural equation models
• Explain the statistical theory of principal component analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis and structural equation models
• Understand the concepts and rationales of causal models within the framework of structural equation models
• Undertake structural equation modeling using statistical software packages and interpret the results properly
Journal articles
吳明隆，結構方程模式方法與實務應用，麗文文化
豊田秀樹，結構方程模式分析 AMOS，鼎茂圖書出版
Journal articles
Wu Minglong, Structural Equation Model Method and Practical Application, Liwen Culture
Hideki Toyota, Structural Equation Model Analysis AMOS, published by Dingmao Books
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 平時成績(出席及作業)平時成績(出席及作業) Daily results (attendance and homework) |
30 | |
| 期中考期中考 midterm exam |
20 | |
| 期末專題報告期末專題報告 Final special report |
25 | |
| 分組報告分組報告 Group report |
25 |
