Structural Equation Modelling using Mplus

Date:

13/11/2014

Organised by:

Falcon Training

Presenter:

Dr Chris Stride

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

Dr Charlotte McClelland
bookings@figureitout.org.uk
0773 4207414

Dr Chris Stride
07952210227

Map:

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Venue:

Birkbeck College, Malet St, London

Description:

ntroduction to Structural Equation Modelling using Mplus

Who is the course aimed at?
This course is aimed at two distinct groups; those seeking a beginners' course in Path Analysis techniques such as Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA); and those with some previous experience of Structural Equation Modelling who wish to learn to use the powerful and elegant Mplus software, which can be employed in an incredibly wide range of model fitting scenarios.

Course level:
A basic knowledge of Exploratory Factor Analysis and the ideas behind multiple regression analysis will be advantageous to participants. No previous knowledge or experience with SEM or the Mplus software is assumed.

Course content and aims:
The course will cover the following topics:

  • Introduction to Path Analysis - what is it and why do we need it?
  • Assessing the fit of a Structural Equation Model
  • Comparing competing Structural Equation Models
  • Preparing and importing data into Mplus from SPSS
  • Getting started with analysis in Mplus - the basics of the software
  • Fitting a simple Confirmatory Factor Analysis in Mplus
  • Fitting a simple Structural Equation Model in Mplus
  • Testing for indirect effects in Structural Equation Models
  • Fitting Structural Equation Models with missing data
  • Including Categorical variables in Structural Equation Models
  • Multiple group analysis

    The course comprises of a mixture of short lectures on the basic theory behind Structural Equation Models, teaching via examples worked through by the trainer on real data sets which participants can follow, and exercises to practice the skills just learned. You will also receive a 70-page coursebook containing all the notes and worked examples, providing an easy reference for the basics of performing SEM in Mplus, and as a reminder for the techniques you have learned.

    Course timings: The course fits into a full day, starting at 9.30am and finishing at around 5.30pm, with a 45 minute lunch break, and short mid-morning and afternoon coffee breaks. Transport timings for my return journey permitting, I am always willing to stay on for a while after the end of the course to answer questions pertinent to participants' own data sets.

    The teacher:
    Dr Chris Stride has been using Mplus in his work as a statistician and data manager for the last 7 years. He has particular experience and expertise in teaching non-statisticians from the fields of psychology, HR, management and the social sciences. He is a member of the ASSESS (UK SPSS Users Group) Committee, and runs courses for ASSESS, inhouse courses at UK Universities and public sector institutions and public training courses based at the University of Sheffield.

 

Cost:

£225 waged / £175 students

Website and registration:

Region:

Greater London

Keywords:

Exploratory Research, Survey Research, Pilot Study, Survey and Questionnaire Design, Online Data Collection , Measurement Error, Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Regression Methods, Multilevel Modelling , Longitudinal Data Analysis, Latent Variable Models, Structural equation models, Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis, Quantitative Software, Mplus , SEM , Path analysis , LGCM , Growth Curves , Factor analysis , CFA

Related publications and presentations:

Exploratory Research
Survey Research
Pilot Study
Survey and Questionnaire Design
Online Data Collection
Measurement Error
Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Regression Methods
Multilevel Modelling
Longitudinal Data Analysis
Latent Variable Models
Structural equation models
Mixed Methods Data Handling and Data Analysis
Quantitative Software

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