This technique is a form of structural equation modeling, distinguished from the classical method by being component-based rather than covariance-based.
en.wikipedia.org Simple inferential statistics are preferred (79%) instead of, for example, structural equation modeling (17%).
en.wikipedia.org Chin teaches a number of graduate and undergraduate classes, including philosophy of science, structural equation modeling, research methods, and related subjects.
en.wikipedia.org He taught courses in introductory statistics, psychometric theory, factor analysis, multivariate statistics, structural equation modelling, personality theory, and introduction to psychology during his career.
en.wikipedia.org Graphical displays of path diagrams, factor analysis and structural equation models are created using basic graphics.
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