Structural Equation Models in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: Model Building.

Anderson, James G.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Structural Equation Models in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: Model Building.

Anderson, James G.

Child Development, v58 n1 p49-64 Feb 1987

Demonstrates how structural equation modeling can be used to translate a verbal theory into a mathematical model that can be estimated and tested, and from which inferences can be drawn. Data used was taken from a previous study of the effects of family socialization on the formation of achievement values and self-concept. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anglo Americans, Cultural Differences, Demography, Elementary Education, Family Influence, Junior High School Students, Mexican Americans, Models, Research Methodology, Self Concept, Socialization, Statistical Analysis, Theories, Values

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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