Deck 14: Structural Equation Modelling and Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Question 1

Which of the following is not a typical structural equation model?

A) Confirmatory factor analysis
B) Latent path analysis
C) Latent mean analysis
D) Exploratory factor analysis

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following statements is wrong?

A) Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is a type of SEM
B) In CFA measurement error of indicators is removed during the estimation
C) Both in EFA and CFA we specify the pattern of indicator-factor loadings
D) CFA belongs to the common factor model family

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following estimation methods are provided by Stata?

A) Maximum likelihood (ML)
B) Robust weighted least squares (WLSMV)
C) Maximum likelihood with missing values (MLMV)
D) Quasi-maximum likelihood (QML)

Answer 3

A,C,D

Question 4

Which of the following criteria are used to assess the quality of a measurement model in SEM?

A) Fit indices
B) Size and significance of factor loadings
C) Discriminant validity
D) Latent path coefficients

Question 5

Which of the following is not a typical model fit index used in SEM?

A) Root mean squared error of approximation (RMSEA)
B) Adjusted R-square
C) Comparative fit index (CFI)
D) Tucker-Lewis index (TLI)