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Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) (June 14-17, 2011)

Faculty
Associate professor Bo Bernhard Nielsen, Department of Strategic Management and Globalization, bn.smg@cbs.dk and Assistant professor Sabina Nielsen, Department of International Economics and Management, sta.int@cbs.dk
Course Coordinator
Bo Bernhard Nielsen
Prerequisite
PhD enrollment – open to all faculty.
Prerequisite/progression of the course
The course requires basic understanding of statistics, but does not require knowledge of structural equation modeling or any particular SEM software.
Aim of the course
This course is designed to help participants understand the theoretical basis and practical application of structural equation modeling. More specifically:
  1. What is structural equation modeling and what types of research questions can it help answer?
  2. Theoretical understanding of measurement models and structural models.
  3. Conducting basic SEM analysis.
  4. Reading SEM output and providing guidelines for reporting SEM results.
  5. Analysis of interaction effects with continuous and categorical variables.
  6. Latent growth modeling and overview of more advanced analyses.
Course content, structure and teaching
Day 1: Foundations & Measurement models (9:00-18:00)
• Introduction and purpose of the course
• Multiple regression; Mediation and moderation
• Introduction to SEM and steps of SEM
Lunch Break
• Measurement models
• Introduction to Mplus software
Day 2: Measurement models applied & Structural models (9:00-18:00)
• Measurement models II
Lunch Break
• Structural models I
Day 3: Structural models applied & Interaction analysis (9:00-18:00)
• Structural models II
Lunch Break
• Multiple group analysis
• Interaction effects with continuous latent variables
Day 4: Reporting & Advanced analysis (9:00-18:00)
• Reporting
Lunch Break
• Latent growth modeling
• Wrap-up and evaluation
• Wine reception and certificates
Teaching methods
Lectures and interactive lab-sessions.
Examination
Course certificates will be issued based on participation.
Course literature
Main texts:
Rex B. Kline (2010). Principles and practices of structural equation modeling, 3d edition, New York: Guilford Press.
Barbara M Byrne (2010). Structural Equation Modeling with Mplus, Basic concepts, applications, and programming, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Articles:
Anderson, J. C. and Gerbing, D. W. (1988). Structural equation modeling in practice: A review and recommended two-step approach. Psychological Bulletin, 103: 411-423.
Baron, R. M., & Kenny, D. A. (1986). The moderator-mediator variable distinction in social psychological research: Conceptual, strategic, and statistical considerations. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 51, 1173-1182.
Enrolment
Deadline: May 25th 2011
Please be aware that the registration is binding, and you have to cancel the course no later than May 25, 2011.
Applications should be sent as e-mail to:
Maria Kahlen, mk.smg@cbs.dk
State your name, email, department and university plus any prior SEM experience.

Sidst opdateret af Sarah Biel 16.02.2011