''Structural Equations with Latent Variables'' is a statistics textbook by Kenneth Bollen which describes the framework of

structural equation modeling Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a label for a diverse set of methods used by scientists in both experimental and observational research across the sciences, business, and other fields. It is used most in the social and behavioral scienc ...

. It is often used in graduate-level courses for

in the social sciences. ''Structural Equations with Latent Variables'' discusses LISREL/structural equation models and presents information on measurement validity and reliability, overall fit indices, model identification, causality, and other subjects. The book features examples from sociology, economics, and psychology to illustrate the methods.

Chapters

# Introduction # Model Notation, Covariances, and Path Analysis # Causality and Causal Models # Structural Equation Models with Observed Variables # The Consequences of Measurement Error # Measurement Models: The Relation between Latent and Observed Variables # Confirmatory Factor Analysis # The General Model, Part I: Latent Variables and Measurement Models Combined # The General Model, Part II: Extensions

Reviews

Kenneth Bollen's new book, ''Structural Equations with Latent Variables'' is a "comprehensive introduction" to the LISREL approach to covariance structure analysis. It is clearly written, insightful, and complete. In it, Bollen covers both basic and advanced topics, provides his own useful insights into controversies and recent developments, and makes good use of empirical examples to illustrate important points. He also stresses, at every point, that substantive knowledge and the theory of the process being modeled are indispensable for using the method fruitfully. — Ross L. Matsueda (1991)

References

{{Reflist, 2 1989 non-fiction books Statistics books Structural equation models