Certificate course on Structural Equation Modelling [SEM] with AMOS and SmartPLS
This course teaches how to utilize AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) and SmartPLS (Smart Partial Least Squares) software for covariance-based and partial least squares in Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in research. The workshop will cover selecting the appropriate SEM application (AMOS/ SmartPLS) as well as Explanatory Factor Analysis with SPSS software. All sessions will be held via Zoom.
To whom: University Undergraduates, Postgraduate Students, Master’s Students, Researchers, Ph.D. Candidates, Data Analysts and Statisticians.
1. Introduction to the Structural Equation Model (SEM)
· Structural equation modeling
· Latent versus observed variables
· Exogenous versus endogenous variables
· Exploratory versus confirmatory factor analyses
2. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with SPSS
· Choice of variables
· Sample size determination
· Data Screening (Linearity, Outliers, Missing data)
· Exploratory Factor Analysis Appropriate?
· Factor Analysis Model
· Factor Extraction Method and Factors to Retain
· Rotate Factors Interpret Exploratory Factor Analysis Results
· Reporting the Results
3. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with AMOS
· Getting Started with AMOS
· Basic Concepts
· Building SEM using Amos Graphics
· Building SEM using Amos Tables View
· Comparing Results with Regression analysis and Path Analysis
· Basic Composition (Measurement model, Structural model)
· Defining Individual Constructs
· Developing the Overall Measurement Model
· Designing a Study to Produce Empirical Results
· Assessing the Measurement Model Validity
· Specifying the Structural Model
· Assessing Structural Model Validity
· Second order and Higher Order Construct
· Mediation and Moderation testing
4. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with SmartPLS4
· Getting started with SmartPLS4
· Basic Concepts; Convergent and Discriminant Validity
· Measurement Model Analysis and
· Structural Model Analysis and Reporting
· Formative and Reflective Construct
· Higher Order Construct
· Mediation Analysis and Reporting
· Moderation Analysis and Reporting
Time: 8.am to 1.00PM (20hrs)
Workshop Dates: 24th,25th,31st August and 1st September 2024 (4 days)
Resource Person:
Dr. U. S. Thathsarani. Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Course Fee: LKR. 15,000/ (Payment should be made on or before 23rd August 2024.)
Payment details:
Account No: 086100130008638
Account Name: Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka
Bank & Branch: People's Bank, Thimbirigasyaya.
or
Account No: 003460001586
Account Name: Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka.
Bank & Branch: Sampath Bank, Thimbirigasyaya.
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