Overview
We offer a five-day course on how to perform basic structural equation modeling (SEM) analyses using Mplus, where you can interact with Mplus experts. No previous knowledge of Mplus is assumed, but prior knowledge of SEM, although not mandatory, will make this course more useful.
Many researchers in the social and behavioral sciences are using, or want to use, SEM to investigate their theories. Mplus is a popular and flexible software package for doing SEM.
Structure
The course starts with an introduction on how to use Mplus to perform regression analysis and how to ‘communicate’ with Mplus (e.g. how to specify a model, and how to deal with error messages). In the following days, basic models relevant for social scientists will be discussed, including multiple group models, confirmatory factor analysis, and cross-lagged panel models, and important topics such as moderation, mediation and testing for measurement invariance are covered.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
Mplus
SEM
SEM analyses using Mplus.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
1 ECTS
1.5 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Mathematics Applied Mathematics Actuarial Science View 3 other Short Courses in Applied Mathematics in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Researchers are expected to have a basic knowledge of regression analysis (e.g., know how to perform basic statistical tests such as t-test and how to interpret model parameters, as well as the standard errors and p-values) . These techniques are discussed in most books on multivariate statistics (e.g., Andy Field: Discovering Statistics; Tabachnick and Fidell: Using multivariate statistics).
- Some knowledge of SEM and software like AMOS, LISREL, Mx or EQS is helpful, but not mandatory. If you have no experience with SEM, please read the following paper: Hox, J. J. & Bechger, T.M. (2007). An introduction to structural equation modelling. Family Science Review, 11, 354-373. Accessible via https://www.joophox.net/publist/semfamre.pdf
- No previous knowledge of Mplus is assumed. You also do not need to have any knowledge of matrix algebra, calculus, or likelihood theory.
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Tuition Fee
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International
895 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 895 EUR for the full programme during 5 days. -
EU/EEA
895 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 895 EUR for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Utrecht
900 - 1450 EUR /month
Living costs
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