180.612 (20S) Advanced methods: Structural equation modeling

Sommersemester 2020

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First course session
11.03.2020 08:30 - 12:00 Lovelace On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Advanced methods: Structural equation modeling
Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 9 (30 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 11.03.2020
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Learning goal for this course include

  • Understanding fundamentals of structural equation modeling (SEM), such as basic elements, model identification, estimation, and model fit
  • Estimating SEMs including
    • Confirmatory factor analysis
    • Observed-variable and latent-variable path models
    • Multi-group models
    • Moderation and mediation models
  • Correctly reporting results of those SEMs

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Lectures, in-class discussion, individual and group-based exercises, assigned reading.

Course content

Fundamentals of SEM

Principles of factor analysis

Principles of observed-variable and latent-variable path models

More complex models, such as moderation (including multi-group models) and mediation models

Prior knowledge expected

Understanding basics of quantitative research methods is advantageous, but not required. Recommendations for refreshing knowledge on such topics are available on request.

Literature

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Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

Written exams

In-class exercises

Assignments

Examination topic(s)

Content of the presented material 

Assigned reading

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Quality of exams and exercise and assignment results

Active participation in class

Grading scheme

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Position in the curriculum

  • Thematic Doctoral Programme Health, Science and Social Responsibility, Communication and Management (HSSCM) (SKZ: ---, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Health, Science and Social Responsibility, Communication and Management (HSSCM) (Compulsory subject)
      • Health, Science and Social Responsibility, Communication and Management (HSSCM) ( 0.0h XX / 0.0 ECTS)
        • 180.612 Advanced methods: Structural equation modeling (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences (SKZ: 300, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 0.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
        • 180.612 Advanced methods: Structural equation modeling (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Doctoral programme Doctoral programme in Social and Economic Sciences (SKZ: 784, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums (Compulsory subject)
      • Studienleistungen gem. § 3 Abs. 2a des Curriculums ( 40.0h XX / 80.0 ECTS)
        • 180.612 Advanced methods: Structural equation modeling (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

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