When applying path analysis on observed variables to study mediation, can we go for model testing also (chi-square, CFI, RMSEA, or BIC). I have come across many research papers with pathanalysis on observed variables, but they have not tested the model fit. But the software packages utilized for the purpose do provide with the same (like AMOS, Mplus).
Dear Eshrat,
It is true via AMOS because it let you analyse all the equations at the same time and then it is proved to be more precise than doing the path analysis.
Have a nice time
Helena
Hello there,
The simpler the model, the higher likelihood that you will get indication that your model fits perfectly the data.
You can compare nested models and then AIC, BIC indices are useful (the lower the better model) usually you use several fit indices and it is a bit of an art to decide which one is the best.
Best wishes
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