Structural equation modeling (SEM) encompasses such diverse statistical techniques as path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, causal modeling with latent variables, and even analysis of variance ...

introduction to basic concepts, principles, and applications of structural equation modeling including path analysis, confirmatory latent variable models, multiple-group modeling, and latent growth ...

Kline, R. B. (2023). Principles and practice of structural equation modeling (5th ed.). Guilford Press. Kline, R. B. (2020). Becoming a behavioral science researcher ...

The basics of variation - means and variances are considered, followed by description of i) the tracing rules of path analysis and ii) matrix representation of path models. The discussion is ...

From a functional perspective, changes in abundance, and ultimately species replacement, during succession are a consequence of integrated suites of traits conferring different relative ecological ...