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Maastricht University - Center for European Studies' Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is the term used to describe the general multivariate method of conducting factor analyses, multiple linear regression analyses and path analyses. SEM can be used for testing and evaluating complex causal models in observational studies.

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These models may contain multiple independent, dependent and mediating variables (interactions and categorical dependent variables can be problematic depending on the software used). Maastricht University - Center for European Studies' Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) can also be used for confirmative factor analysis. The objective of this course is to introduce the user to the many possibilities and limitations of SEM and to practice this method using real datasets. This is done with LISREL, the oldest known computer program for SEM.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

SEM and LISREL: possibilities and conditions.
Confirmative versus explorative factor analysis.
Causal modelling with SEM/LISREL versus regression analysis.
Advanced models: factor and regression analysis combined, multi-sample LISREL (groups)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 14 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

2 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics Applied Mathematics Financial Mathematics View 4 other Short Courses in Applied Mathematics in Netherlands

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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Basic understanding of descriptive statistics and statistical testing, factor analysis, regression analysis, and SPSS skills for Windows.
PhD candidates who use questionnaires, factor analysis, causal modelling analysis, regression analysis and/or path analysis.

Tuition Fee

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International

400 EUR/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 400 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
National

400 EUR/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 400 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.

Living costs for Maastricht

700 - 1170 EUR /month

Living costs

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Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)