Question 1

Dependence relationships are represented with one- headed straight arrows in a path model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A 0.07 value for RMSEA is considered conservative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

RMSR statistic is most useful for comparing nested models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

TLI is an absolute fit index.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Having at least three observed variables for each latent construct is a way to help make sure that the model is identified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A proposed structural model involves four constructs, two of which are exogenous. X1 and X2 together cause Y1, which in turn causes Y2. This model is recursive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Model fit includes the following step(s):

Accepted Answer

A)  Model fit is determined by comparing how closely the estimated covariance matrix matches the observed covariance matrix. 
B)  Produce correlations or covariances among the items. 
C)  Estimate the covariance matrix between the observed variables based on the proposed measurement and structural models. 
D)  Examine the residuals. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Model fit is determined by comparing how closely the estimated covariance matrix matches the observed covariance matrix. 
B)  Produce correlations or covariances among the items. 
C)  Estimate the covariance matrix between the observed variables based on the proposed measurement and structural models. 
D)  Examine the residuals. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 8

A construct is an unobservable or latent variable that can be defined in conceptual terms that can be measured directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dependence relationships are represented with two- headed curved arrows in a path model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which is not an incremental fit index?

Accepted Answer

A)  RMSR 
B)  NFI 
C)  CFI 
D)  GFI 
E)  A and D 
A)  RMSR 
B)  NFI 
C)  CFI 
D)  GFI 
E)  A and D

Question 11

Which is a way to help make sure that the model is identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  a large sample size 
B)  a GFI of .95 or higher 
C)  have all formative indicators 
D)  have at least three observed variables for each latent construct 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a large sample size 
B)  a GFI of .95 or higher 
C)  have all formative indicators 
D)  have at least three observed variables for each latent construct 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Once the validity of the measurement model has been established, you can proceed with the specification of structural model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the relationship of SEM to multiple regression techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is different from multiple regression because the all of the equation are estimated simultaneously. 
B)  It is different from multiple regression because the dependent construct in one relationship may become the independent construct. 
C)  SEM is similar to multiple regression when exogenous constructs are used to predict endogenous constructs. 
D)  A and C are correct. 
E)  A, B and C are correct. 
A)  It is different from multiple regression because the all of the equation are estimated simultaneously. 
B)  It is different from multiple regression because the dependent construct in one relationship may become the independent construct. 
C)  SEM is similar to multiple regression when exogenous constructs are used to predict endogenous constructs. 
D)  A and C are correct. 
E)  A, B and C are correct.

Question 14

The confirmatory factor analysis is used to verify the factor structure of a set of observed variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

SEM can be thought of as a combination of MANOVA and multiple regression analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

SEM can be thought of as a combination of which two techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  MANOVA and Exploratory factor analysis 
B)  Factor analysis and multiple regression analysis 
C)  Discriminant analysis and cluster analysis 
D)  MANOVA and multiple regression analysis 
E)  MANOVA and ANOVA 
A)  MANOVA and Exploratory factor analysis 
B)  Factor analysis and multiple regression analysis 
C)  Discriminant analysis and cluster analysis 
D)  MANOVA and multiple regression analysis 
E)  MANOVA and ANOVA

Question 17

Which is not an absolute fit index?

Accepted Answer

A)  CFI 
B)  Chi- square 
C)  NFI 
D)  SRMR 
E)  A and C 
A)  CFI 
B)  Chi- square 
C)  NFI 
D)  SRMR 
E)  A and C

Question 18

SEM can be thought of as a combination of Discriminant analysis and cluster analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true about Structural Equation Modeling?

Accepted Answer

A)  In SEM, the constructs are unobservable or latent factors that are representative by multiple variables. 
B)  SEM explicitly takes into account the measurement error. 
C)  SEM is mainly used as an exploratory technique. 
D)  A and B are true 
E)  A, B, and C are true. 
A)  In SEM, the constructs are unobservable or latent factors that are representative by multiple variables. 
B)  SEM explicitly takes into account the measurement error. 
C)  SEM is mainly used as an exploratory technique. 
D)  A and B are true 
E)  A, B, and C are true.

Question 20

SEM models are estimated so as to minimize the sum of squares between constructs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Structural Equation Modeling

Dependence relationships are represented with one- headed straight arrows in a path model.

A 0.07 value for RMSEA is considered conservative.

RMSR statistic is most useful for comparing nested models.

TLI is an absolute fit index.

Having at least three observed variables for each latent construct is a way to help make sure that the model is identified.

A proposed structural model involves four constructs, two of which are exogenous. X1 and X2 together cause Y1, which in turn causes Y2. This model is recursive.

Model fit includes the following step(s):

A construct is an unobservable or latent variable that can be defined in conceptual terms that can be measured directly.

Dependence relationships are represented with two- headed curved arrows in a path model.

Which is not an incremental fit index?

Which is a way to help make sure that the model is identified?

Once the validity of the measurement model has been established, you can proceed with the specification of structural model.

Which of the following is true about the relationship of SEM to multiple regression techniques?

The confirmatory factor analysis is used to verify the factor structure of a set of observed variables.

SEM can be thought of as a combination of MANOVA and multiple regression analysis.

SEM can be thought of as a combination of which two techniques?

Which is not an absolute fit index?

SEM can be thought of as a combination of Discriminant analysis and cluster analysis.

Which of the following is true about Structural Equation Modeling?

SEM models are estimated so as to minimize the sum of squares between constructs.

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