Hi, I am working on my project for which I need assistance on this question: “Is it possible to test five continuous moderators on four independent variables and two dependent variables using SEM?” If yes, what technique or tool is appropriate? AMOS SEM, CFA, PATH ANALYSIS, MODERATED MULTIPLE REGRESSION OR HIERARCHICAL MODERATED MULTIPLE REGRESSION. I need a generous assistance to complete my project
Hi Ghana,
I hope you are doing well! Without seeing a path diagram it is hard for me to see what this model would actually look like, but I will do my best to answer the question. Although this analysis is technically possible in AMOS or Lavann in R (AMOS would be better) using the path analysis, I worry about the complexity of the interpretation. The output would contain dozens of moderated values across potentially eight relationships. So, I am wondering if there is a more parsimonious way to analyze these data.
I would recommend being a little more narrow with your hypotheses by picking out the most theoretically sound and empirically supported moderated relationships. Then, I would consider running a simpler model or conducting multiple moderation analyses (potentially in the PROCESS macro). If cutting the model down or making it into multiple models is not an option, then yes I believe it is possible in AMOS, but running the model and interpreting the output might be quite complicated.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Bryant
The model should be parsimonious! Remember one variable may moderate. however, adding an additional moderator in the path could destroy both. The same goes for additional moderators. better to concise model and make simpler. thanks
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