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Peer reviewedShedler, Johnathan – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1995
Discusses linear structural relations, Two Stage Least Squares, and path analysis as statistical procedures that sometimes permit causal inferences from correlational findings. Even though two variables cannot be interpreted causally due to a possible but unknown third variable, these methods are appropriate for handling models with correlated…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Correlation, Higher Education, Path Analysis
Peer reviewedGames, Paul A. – Journal of Experimental Education, 1990
The logical flaw of using the methods of path analysis and structural equation modeling to make causative conclusions is demonstrated. A proper evaluation of the role of investigation versus experimentation is cited in the work of W. G. Cochran as explicated by D. R. Rubin (1983). (TJH)
Descriptors: Causal Models, Correlation, Experiments, Methods Research
Peer reviewedKeith, Timothy Z. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1993
This overview of nonexperimental causal research methods focuses on latent variable structural equation modeling using the LISREL computer program. An extended example in special education is used to present LISREL as an extension of structural equations analysis (path analysis) and as a method of reducing the effects of error in research.…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Analysis
