Are negative valued indicators allowed in SEM?

Hello, Using secondary and continuous data, i am trying to run a SEM with two latents. One indicator has both negative and positive values. Is it wrong? (I am gonna run the model in AMOS) Thx on...

14 February 2021 2,801 8 View

How to de-clump HEK293 suspension cells?

I have a problem with clumping of HEK293 suspension cells, and this clumping problem decreases the cell viability. I will transfect the cells if I were to reach a favorable cell count. What can I...

17 January 2021 354 4 View

How to estimate dichotomous variables in SEM?

14 October 2020 5,912 3 View

Is single indicator usage is appropriate in SEM when the data ise continous?

Hello, to use single indicator in SEM , reliability is constrained to cronbach alfa. But when we use continous data we do not calculate cronbach alfa, then can we use single indicator latents for...

02 May 2020 3,455 3 View

In structural equation, Can coefficient between covariate and indicator when controlling latent be estimated ?

Hello, In MIMIC models, can coefficient between covariate and indicator when controlling latent be estimated by direct paths from covariate to indicator? do you mind to take a look at my model...

29 February 2020 374 3 View

In SEM how we favor a model?

Hello, In structural equation modeling can we favor a model over the rival one because of better multiple correlation? I have two rival models. First is slightly have better fit values than...

16 November 2019 5,337 1 View

How many cause variables can we include in a MIMIC model?

hello, I want to run a MIMIC model in AMOS, is there a ideal number of cause indicators? Thanks on advance,

22 September 2019 4,046 9 View

Is scale mean a statistic that can be tested for significance?

Hello, My friend created a hypothesis "Is x (variable) is significant?". I found this hypothesis weird:) Anyway, he insists on testing this. I calculated the mean of the scale (x) on SPSS. Is...

31 July 2019 5,842 5 View

In SEM, can we link egzogenous observed variable to indicator of endogenous latent?

In my structural equation model, I have a an observed egzogenous variable, according to modification indices, can i link it to an indicator of endogenous latent? Thanks in advance

01 November 2018 3,191 6 View

In Amos I can not fix parameter variance to 1?

I am trying to run Second degree cfa in AMOS. As far as I know I must fix second degree factor's variance to 1. But when I right click to I can not see fixing option.I mean there is no box to fix 1.

20 July 2018 9,485 2 View

How to get started building and analyzing a UTAUT model?

Hello all, I need help getting started building and analyzing a UTATU model. I have a survey ready with some questions but I had some confusions on UATAUT and on how to analyze the data. I will...

02 March 2021 9,271 1 View

How can I set up a good fit SEM model in AMOS?

I am trying to make an SEM model in AMOS for my dissertation but having some trouble with getting a good fit. I am looking for relationships between self-efficacy reported on a Likert scale and...

26 February 2021 8,642 4 View

How to run Cross-lagged panel Design on AMOS?

25 February 2021 3,126 1 View

I'm using AMOS for SEM--Why does my chi-square value change when I specify groups?

My study involves 2 groups (Black and Latinx participants, N=816). I've run my structural equation models with the data all together and will get a completely different chi-square when I specify...

22 February 2021 9,342 4 View

Are negative valued indicators allowed in SEM?

Hello, Using secondary and continuous data, i am trying to run a SEM with two latents. One indicator has both negative and positive values. Is it wrong? (I am gonna run the model in AMOS) Thx on...

14 February 2021 2,801 8 View

Moderation test of reflective construct in AMOS?

Hi dear researchers, I need your guidance on the moderation test of a reflective construct (i.e., Uncertainty avoidance with three items) with high and low UA. I run the moderation test with the...

08 February 2021 370 7 View

How to obtain confidence intervals in Amos?

Dear all, I would like to know your opinion on the following issue I am struggling with. I am estimating a multigroup model with several factors all correlated among them (they represent...

04 February 2021 1,381 4 View

AMOS - Question regarding correlated errors in CFA, what next?

Hi all, Hopefully this is just a quick question for those of you au fait with CFA in AMOS. I am brand new to this. I'm looking at model (small sample size, yes I know) with 5 latent variables....

26 January 2021 4,425 2 View

Is it possible to implement a Latent Profile Analysis with AMOS?

Could you kindly recommend me any useful totorials to learn how this statistical anaysis should be applied? Thanks

10 January 2021 3,633 2 View

Can we use control variables during Structural Equation Modeling with Amos?

We want to explore a mediating relationship employing SEM with Amos SPSS. Our independent variable is attitude toward wife abuse. mediator is exposure to male marital violence, and outcome...

07 January 2021 4,481 3 View