{"product_id":"a-first-course-in-structural-tenko-raykov-9780805855876","title":"A First Course in Structural Equation Modeling [With CDROM]","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book, authors Tenko Raykov and George A. Marcoulides introduce students to the basics of structural equation modeling (SEM) through a conceptual, nonmathematical approach. For ease of understanding, the few mathematical formulas presented are used in a conceptual or illustrative nature, rather than a computational one.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing examples from EQS, LISREL, and Mplus, A First Course in Structural Equation Modeling is an excellent beginner's guide to learning how to set up input files to fit the most commonly used types of structural equation models with these programs. The basic ideas and methods for conducting SEM are independent of any particular software.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlights of the Second Edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview of latent change (growth) analysis models at an introductory level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of the popular Mplus program\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated examples of LISREL and EQS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDownloadable resources that contains all of the text's LISREL, EQS, and Mplus examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA First Course in Structural Equation Modeling is intended as an introductory book for students and researchers in psychology, education, business, medicine, and other applied social, behavioral, and health sciences with limited or no previous exposure to SEM. A prerequisite of basic statistics through regression analysis is recommended. The book frequently draws parallels between SEM and regression, making this prior knowledge helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tenko Raykov,George A. Marcoulides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0805855874\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780805855876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/21\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.04lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 6.32w x 0.74d","brand":"Tenko Raykov","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48621794296063,"sku":"9780805855876","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-first-course-in-structural-tenko-raykov-9780805855876","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}