Structural Equation Modeling ( #SEM ) is a powerful analytic tool that allows theory testing using confirmatory factor analyses and multiple regressions at the same time. Anderson & Gerbing (1988) set the foundation for how to analyze using SEM in two steps. I will review and two steps and share best practices from more contemporary articles. Check out the resources below for gaining deeper understanding.
Referenced resources:
Consortium for the Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis (CARMA): carmattu.com/
2-Step Approach: Anderson & Gerbing, 1988 www.personal.psu.edu/jxb14/M55...
Degrees of Freedom: Cortina et al., 2017
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Measurement Invariance testing: Vandenberg & Morielli, 2016 www.elgaronline.com/view/edco... (Requires library access or payment)
Great SEM Resource: Statistical and Methodological Myths and Urban Legends: Doctrine, Verity and Fable in Organizational and Social Sciences (Lance & Vandenberg, 2014) amzn.to/3HJb9yl