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structural equation modeling  

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  • Structural equation modeling (SEM) belongs to the class of statistical analyses that examines the relations among multiple variables (both exogenous and endogenous). The methodology can be viewed as a combination of three statistical techniques: multiple regression, path analysis, and factor analysis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Research Design; Structural Equation Modeling]

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