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STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING

Module code: PS861
Credits: 5
Semester: Year-Long
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
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Coordinator: Dr Philip Hyland (PSYCHOLOGY)

	Overview
	Introduction to the Latent Variable Modelling approach; Confirmatory Factor Analysis; Basic Structural Equation Modelling; Theory of Change: Mediation analysis in Structural Equation Modelling. The objective of this module is to introduce students to the theory latent variable modelling; how to conduct, interpret, and present Structural Equation Modelling analyses; and how Structural Equation Modelling can be used to determine mechanism of change.

Overview

Introduction to the Latent Variable Modelling approach; Confirmatory Factor Analysis; Basic Structural Equation Modelling; Theory of Change: Mediation analysis in Structural Equation Modelling. The objective of this module is to introduce students to the theory latent variable modelling; how to conduct, interpret, and present Structural Equation Modelling analyses; and how Structural Equation Modelling can be used to determine mechanism of change.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the value of latent variable modelling for psychological research. Be capable of conduction confirmatory factor analysis and Structural Equation Modelling analysis. Be capable of interpreting and presenting findings from Structural Equation Modelling analysis.

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STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING