Question 1

A proposed structural model involves three constructs, one of which are exogenous. X1 causes Y1, which in turn causes Y2. This model is nonrecursive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe the assessment of discriminant validity in a measurement model.

Accepted Answer

In order to establish discriminant valid

Question 3

The baseline model that is commonly used is the null model that is based on the assumption that the observed variables are uncorrelated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Generally, we use SEM to find a suitable model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following values for RMSEA is (are) considered conservative?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.04 
B)  0.06 
C)  0.90 
D)  0.99 
E)  A and B 
A)  0.04 
B)  0.06 
C)  0.90 
D)  0.99 
E)  A and B

Question 6

The specification of which variables load on which factors is a difference contrasting EFA with CFA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

SEM has the following characteristics:

Accepted Answer

A)  estimation of multiple and interrelated dependence relationships incorporated in an integrated model. 
B)  incorporation of measurement error in an explicit manner. 
C)  explanation of covariance among the observed variables. 
D)  representation of constructs as unobservable or latent factors in dependence relationships. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  estimation of multiple and interrelated dependence relationships incorporated in an integrated model. 
B)  incorporation of measurement error in an explicit manner. 
C)  explanation of covariance among the observed variables. 
D)  representation of constructs as unobservable or latent factors in dependence relationships. 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are true regarding exogenous constructs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Graphically, an exogenous construct does not have any paths coming to it. 
B)  An exogenous construct is determined by factors outside of the model. 
C)  An exogenous construct is the latent, multi- item equivalent of an independent variable in traditional multivariate analysis. 
D)  A and C are correct. 
E)  A, B, and C are correct. 
A)  Graphically, an exogenous construct does not have any paths coming to it. 
B)  An exogenous construct is determined by factors outside of the model. 
C)  An exogenous construct is the latent, multi- item equivalent of an independent variable in traditional multivariate analysis. 
D)  A and C are correct. 
E)  A, B, and C are correct.

Question 9

SEM models are estimated so as to minimize the difference between the observed and estimated covariance matrices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A proposed structural model involves three constructs, one of which are exogenous. X1 causes Y1, which in turn causes Y2. This model is nonrecursive.

Describe the assessment of discriminant validity in a measurement model.

The baseline model that is commonly used is the null model that is based on the assumption that the observed variables are uncorrelated.

Generally, we use SEM to find a suitable model.

Which of the following values for RMSEA is (are) considered conservative?

The specification of which variables load on which factors is a difference contrasting EFA with CFA.

SEM has the following characteristics:

Which of the following are true regarding exogenous constructs?

SEM models are estimated so as to minimize the difference between the observed and estimated covariance matrices.

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Defining the Marketing Research

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Measurement and Scaling

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Sampling: Design and

Sampling: Final and Initial

Fieldwork

Data Preparation

Frequency Distribution, Crosstabulation, and Hypothesis

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Exam 22: Structural Equation Modeling

A proposed structural model involves three constructs, one of which are exogenous. X1 causes Y1, which in turn causes Y2. This model is nonrecursive.

Describe the assessment of discriminant validity in a measurement model.

The baseline model that is commonly used is the null model that is based on the assumption that the observed variables are uncorrelated.

Generally, we use SEM to find a suitable model.

Which of the following values for RMSEA is (are) considered conservative?

The specification of which variables load on which factors is a difference contrasting EFA with CFA.

SEM has the following characteristics:

Which of the following are true regarding exogenous constructs?

SEM models are estimated so as to minimize the difference between the observed and estimated covariance matrices.

Introduction to Marketing

Defining the Marketing Research

Research Design

Exploratory Research Design

Exploratory Research Design

Descriptive Research Design

Causal Research Design

Measurement and Scaling

Measurement and Scaling

Questionnaire and Form

Sampling: Design and

Sampling: Final and Initial

Fieldwork

Data Preparation

Frequency Distribution, Crosstabulation, and Hypothesis

Analysis of Variance and

Correlation and Regression

Discriminant and Logit

Factor Analysis

Cluster Analysis

Multidimensional Scaling and

Report Preparation and

International Marketing

Filters