Structural Equation Modelling
HMS791
Overview
To enrol in this unit, you must be accepted into a course from the provider.
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Level of study: What does Postgraduate mean?
Postgraduate
EFTSL: What does EFTSL mean?
0.125
Delivery Method: What does delivery method mean?
Web Dependent
Prerequisites: What are the prerequisites?
Duration:
13 weeks
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Domestic student fee:
$1,950.00 (AUD)
International student fee:
$2,175.00 (AUD)
Description
This unit is designed as an introductory, applied unit in the use of Structural Equation Models (SEM) in research. The aim of this subject is to provide students with a broad understanding of structural equation modelling, its underlying theory and potential uses in research, as well as an awareness of its strengths and limitations. It is designed to give students the skills to competently design, assess, and interpret simple research models across multiple discipline areas using structural equation modelling techniques.
Enrolment Restriction
In order to enrol in this unit, you must be accepted into one of the following courses:
If you wish to seek approval to enrol in this unit without being accepted in a course, please contact OUA regarding the process.
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
You are recommended to have completed the following unit(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this unit:
- HMS770 — Statistical Practice 1
- HMS771 — Statistical Practice 2
- HMS780 — Multivariate Statistics
Special Requirements
- Additional materials
- Other special requirement — You will require access to a recent version of SPSS and AMOS for this unit.
Assessment
- Assignment 1 (15%)
- Assignment 2 (15%)
- Assignment 3 (10%)
- Invigilated Exam (50%)
- Quizzes (10%)
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this unit students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the basic theory and principles of structural equation modelling
- use the computer package AMOS to design, draw and assess structural equation models
- understand the different uses of structural equation modelling in social science research
- appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of structural equation modelling
- read, understand and critically assess research publications using structural equation modelling techniques.
Topics
This unit addresses the following topics.
| Number | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple linear regression |
| 2 | Multiple linear regression using SPSS and AMOS |
| 3 | Exploratory factor analysis |
| 4 | Exploratory factor analysis using SPSS and AMOS |
| 5 | Introduction to SEM |
| 6 | Model specification, identification and estimation and further model building |
| 7 | Interpreting AMOS output |
| 8 | Assessing model fit |
| 9 | Model respecification and model cross-validation |
| 10 | Models for directly observed variables |
| 11 | One factor congenric models |
| 12 | Dealing with data problems and model problems |
| 13 | Confirmatory factor analysis and second order factor analysis |
| 14 | Full structural equation models for latent variables. |
| 15 | Testing for mediation |
| 16 | Testing competing theoretical models |
| 17 | Invariance testing |
Study Resources
This unit is delivered using the following methods and materials:
Instructional Methods
- Discussion Forum/Discussion Board
- Online Quizzes/Tests
- Online assignment submission
- Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Standard Media
- Web links
Print based materials
- Welcome Letter
Online materials
- Printable format materials
Textbook information for this unit is currently being updated and will be available soon. Please check back regularly for updates. Alternatively, visit the Unibooks website and enter the unit details to search for available textbooks.
Relevant Courses
This unit is a core requirement in the following courses:
This unit may be eligible for credit towards other courses:
- Many undergraduate courses on offer through OUA include 'open elective' where any OUA unit can be credited to the course. You need to check the Award Requirements on the course page for the number of allowed open electives and any level limitations.
- In other cases, the content of this unit might be relevant to a course on offer through OUA or elsewhere. In order to receive credit for this unit in the course you will need to supply the provider institution with a copy of the Unit Profile in the approved format, which you can download here. Note that the Unit Profile is set at the start of the year, and if textbooks change this may not match the Unibooks textbook list.
