This is the IBM® SPSS® Amos™ 26 User's Guide. It provides information on how to use the software to perform structural equation modeling (SEM), a multivariate statistical technique that allows researchers to test a variety of theoretical models.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for using IBM SPSS Amos 26 for structural equation modeling and factor analysis. It includes tutorials, examples, and detailed explanations of how to specify models, analyze data, and interpret output. The guide also covers advanced topics such as hypothesis testing, multiple-group analysis, and programming in VB.NET and C#.
The document is structured into parts: Part I covers getting started with Amos Graphics, including launching the software, creating models, and drawing path diagrams. Part II presents practical examples covering variance and covariance estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, unobserved variables, exploratory analysis, nonrecursive models, factor analysis, and alternative analyses for covariance.
Launch Amos Graphics by following the steps outlined in the 'Launching Amos Graphics' section.
Specify the data file by following the steps in the 'Specifying the Data File' section.
View output by using the 'Viewing Output' section, which includes text and graphics output.
Perform hypothesis testing by constraining parameters, specifying equal parameters, and viewing chi-square statistics.