Oversikt
| Kurskode | 0K209NO | Leveringsform | Self-paced Virtual Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varighet | 2.0 dager | Kurstype | |
| Listepris |
NOK 8 000,00 u. moms
NOK 8 000,00 m. moms |
PLEASE DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT FOR THIS SELF PACED VIRTUAL COURSE (SPVC). ONCE YOU ARE ENROLLED IN THIS COURSE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CANCEL YOUR ENROLLMENT.
After you receive confirmation that you are enrolled, you will be sent further instructions to access your course material and remote labs. You will then have a 30 day window in which to complete your course. Within this 30 days, you will have 336 hours of elab time. The self-paced format gives you the opportunity to complete the course at your convenience, at any location, and at your own pace. The course is available 24 hours a day, but lab system access is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. When you are not using the elab system, ensure that you suspend your elab to maximize your hours available to use the elab system. Once you have accessed the course, help is available Monday through Friday; questions will be responded to within 24 hours.
NO EXTENSIONS FOR THIS COURSE WILL BE GRANTED.
This is the self paced training version of ""Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling Using IBM SPSS Amos"" classroom course Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling Using IBM SPSS Amos is an advanced, two day, self-paced training course for Data Analysts who are familiar with Structural Equation Modeling on the basics of how to do Structural Equation Modeling using IBM SPSS Amos software. The self-paced training course covers creating Structured Equation Modeling diagrams in Amos and strategies for analyzing and improving model fit.
Målgruppe
This advanced course is for data analysts with an interest in Structural Equation Modeling who are interested in getting up to speed quickly and efficiently on Amos. The course covers the basics topics in Structural Equation Modeling.
Forkunnskaper
You should have:
- Some experience in multiple regression is strongly recommended
- Knowledge of factor analysis would be helpful
Nøkkelemner
Course Introduction
- Introduction
- Course Objectives
- Course Assumptions
Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling
- Examples of Structural Equation Models
- Terminology in Structural Equation Modeling
- Learning Activity
Drawing Diagrams in Amos Graphics
- Launching Amos Graphics
- Drawing Diagrams
- Sample Factor Analysis Path Diagram
- Multiple Regression Path Diagram
- Learning Activity
Regression Analysis in Amos
- Setting up a Regression in Amos
- Requesting a Linear Regression
- Regression Output
- Multiple Regression demonstration
- Learning Activity
Testing Model Adequacy
- Implied vs. Sample Moments
- Constraining the Regression Weight to Zero
- Testing a Hypothesis with the Chi-Square Test
- Degrees of Freedom
- Model Identification
- Testing the Fit of a Path Analysis Model
- Learning Activity
Additional Fit Measures in Amos
- Alternative Fit Measures
- Fitting a Model with Multiple Measures
- Learning Activity
Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Amos
- Latent vs. Observed Variables
- Exploratory vs. Confirmatory Factor Analysis
- Estimating and Identifying a Latent Model in Confirmatory Factor Analysis
- Requesting a Confirmatory Factor Analysis
- Learning Activity
The General Model
- Requesting a General Model
- General Model Demonstration
- Learning Activity
Improving the Fit of a Model
- Correcting the Model
- Modification Indices
- Trimming a Model for Better Fit
- Learning Activity
Getting the Best Model with Specification Search
- Exploratory Factor Analysis
- Performing Specification Search
- Regression Analysis Demonstration
- Learning Activity
Course Summary
- Course Objectives Review
- Course Review Discussion Questions
- Next Steps
Maskinkrav
Minimum Requirements (for PC) to use SPVC:
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7
- Firefox, including v3.6.6
- Internet Explorer, including v8
- browser settings include:
- Java Runtime Environment must be installed and enabled in the web browser
- Web browser must be set to enable/allow JavaScript
- Web browser Pop-up blocking mechanisms must be set to allow pop-ups from elearn.ihost.com
- Cookies must be enabled
- Flash-enabled
- ActiveX-enabled
- CITRIX, for the remote lab (instructions to install included with the SPVC)