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PSY8006 - Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed/Failed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oppgave 100/100

Course content

The course introduces students to structural equation modeling (also referred to as latent variable modeling). Using the traditional regression analysis as a basis, the course goes through the most common analytical approaches used in the domain of structural equation modeling (SEM). The course first treats the subjects of specification and estimation of standard confirmatory factor models as well as full SEM models. Subsequently, the course goes on with more advanced SEM techniques such as multi-group, higher-order confirmatory factor, multilevel, and growth modeling. The main software to be used are STATA/Mplus.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
Students have theoretical knowledge about the rationale and statistical assumptions for estimating SEM models as well as interpretation and communication of SEM-results in a scientific format.
Skills:
Students can on their own manage the course software (STATA/Mplus) to employ the analytical approaches listed in the course content.
Competence:
Students have obtained theoretical/practical competence and accordingly can apply SEM to various research problems and associated research instruments.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and lab exercises. The course requires a minimum of five registered PhD candidates to be held. The course consists of 30 hours and is arranged over a period of five days.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation in lectures and lab exercises

Required previous knowledge

Completed Master's degree or similar. Candidates admitted to a PhD programme have priority.

Course materials

The recommended literature will be sent to the participants before the course starts.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2017

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:
  • Mehmet Mehmetoglu
Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Oppgave 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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