AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) is a popular software tool for structural equation modeling (SEM). While AMOS itself does not "generate" p-values or RMSEA values directly, it can compute these values as part of the analysis outputs. However, the accuracy and reliability of these values depend on various factors, including the model specification, sample size, and data quality.
Here are some considerations regarding p-values and RMSEA values in AMOS:
Model Specification: Ensure that your SEM model is properly specified, including specifying appropriate relationships between variables, adequate model identification, and addressing potential issues such as multicollinearity or misspecification.
Sample Size: The accuracy of p-values and RMSEA values can be influenced by the sample size. Generally, larger sample sizes tend to provide more precise estimates and more reliable statistical tests.
Data Quality: Ensure that your dataset is of high quality, with minimal missing data, outliers, or other data issues. Poor data quality can affect the accuracy of statistical estimates and hypothesis tests.
Model Fit Indices: In addition to p-values and RMSEA values, consider examining other model fit indices, such as Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI), and Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR), to evaluate the overall fit of your SEM model.
Software Version: Ensure that you are using a stable and up-to-date version of AMOS (e.g., version 25), as newer versions may include bug fixes and improvements that address issues present in earlier versions.
If you are experiencing specific issues with generating p-values or RMSEA values in AMOS 25, it may be helpful to review the model specification, data quality, and other factors mentioned above to troubleshoot the problem. Additionally, consulting resources such as user guides, forums, or contacting technical support for the software can provide further assistance in addressing any issues you encounter.
AMOS 25, like other versions of AMOS, can sometimes experience issues in generating p-values and RMSEA (Root Mean Square Error of Approximation) values, especially if there are model specification or data-related issues. However, since you've mentioned that your dataset does not show any identification issues, we can consider a few other possibilities, for example
Model Complexity: Sometimes, overly complex models or models that are too simple can lead to computation issues. Ensure that your model is neither overparameterized (too many parameters relative to the number of observations) nor underparameterized. Convergence Issues: Check if the model has fully converged. Non-convergence can lead to incomplete output, including missing 𝑝p-values and RMSEA. This might be due to issues like inadequate iterations or poor starting values.
In Barbara M. Byrne's book "Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS: Basic Concepts, Applications, and Programming," the chapters that would be most helpful for understanding and addressing issues with generating 𝑝p-values and RMSEA are
Chapter 7: Additional Issues in Model Testing and Modification. This chapter typically discusses more nuanced aspects of model evaluation, including assessing model fit, which directly relates to understanding RMSEA values.
Chapter 5: Model Specification and Identification. Although primarily focused on model specification and identification, this chapter might provide useful background information on factors that can influence the accurate calculation and reporting of p-values and fit indices like RMSEA.