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Multivariate Methods > Structural Equation Models
Publication date: 04/21/2023

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Fit Structural Equation Models

The Structural Equation Models platform is available only in JMP Pro.

The Structural Equation Models platform enables you to fit a variety of models. These models include confirmatory factor analysis, path models with or without latent variables, measurement error models, and latent growth curve models. You can specify the model by selecting From and To variables and indicating how they are linked. The link is represented by either a unidirectional or a bidirectional arrow in the diagram. These selections populate two alternative views of the model: a dynamic path diagram and a list of model edges. The platform also checks for model identification as you specify the model.

You can also fit multiple group analysis models, which enable systematic model comparisons of statistical effects across groups. This can be useful for examining differences across populations.

Figure 8.1 Structural Equation Model Path DiagramĀ 

Structural Equation Model Path Diagram

Contents

Overview of Structural Equation Models

Example of a Structural Equation Model

Launch the Structural Equation Models Platform

The Structural Equation Models Report

Model Specification Report
Model Comparison Report
Chi-Square Difference Test Report
Structural Equation Model Fit Report

Structural Equation Models Platform Options

Model Options

Customize the Path Diagram

Path Diagram Pop-Up Menu Options
Options to Customize the Path Diagram

Additional Examples of Structural Equation Models

Example of a Latent Path Variable Model
Example of a Latent Growth Curve Model
Example of the Assess Measurement Model Report
Example of Multiple Group Analysis

Statistical Details for the Structural Equation Models Platform

Estimation Methods
Summary of Fit Measures
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