SMA UEH-ISB

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of SEM?

• A) The estimation of multiple and interrelated dependence relationships simultaneously in a single analysis.

• B) The explaining of the covariance among the measured items or observed variables.

• C) The ability to discriminate multiple groups in a single analysis.

• A and B

• A, B, and C

Which of the following is true about Structural Equation Modeling?

• 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.

SEM has the following characteristics:

• A) representation of constructs as unobservable or latent factors in dependence relationships.

• estimation of multiple and interrelated dependence relationships incorporated in an integrated model.

• incorporation of measurement error in an explicit manner.

• explanation of covariance among the observed variables.

• All of the above

________ are the actual items that are measured using a survey questionnaire.

• Constructs

• Measured variables or indicators

• Latent factors

• Observed factors

• Estimated Parameter

Which of the following are true regarding exogenous constructs?

• An exogenous construct is the latent, multi-item equivalent of an independent variable in traditional multivariate analysis.

• An exogenous construct is determined by factors outside of the model.

• Graphically, an exogenous construct does not have any paths coming to it.

• A and C are correct.

• A, B, and C are correct.

Which of the following are true regarding SEM models?

• A SEM model consists of two models: the measurement model and the structural model.

• The measurement model depicts how the observed variable represent constructs.

• The observed variables are measured by researcher.

• A structural model shows how the constructs are interrelated to each other, often with multiple dependence relationships.

• All of the above

Dependence relationships are represented with ________ in a path model.

• two-headed straight arrows

• two-headed curved arrows

• ovals

• boxes

• none of the above

How is an exogenous construct represented in an structural path model?

• It is represented by a box with one-headed arrows going into it.

• It is represented by a box with one-headed arrows going into it and two headed arrows.

• It is represented by an oval with no arrows.

• The construct is represented by an oval with no one-headed arrows going into it.

• None of the above

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

• have at least three observed variables for each latent construct

• have all formative indicators

• a GFI of .95 or higher

• a large sample size

• none of the above

Which of the following steps are involved in conducting SEM?

• Define the individual constructs.

• Specify the measurement model.

• Assess measurement model reliability and validity.

• Specify the structural model if the measurement model is valid.

• All of the above