An Introduction to SEM using EQS, 2019-2020 - *Canceled because of the Corona-virus*

Semester

Semester 2, 2019-2020

Type of course

Methodological and Practical Courses

Date

May 29, 2020

Location

Utrecht University, Ruppert 002

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Duration

1 day

Maximum number of participants

25

ECTS

0.5 EC will be appointed for participation in the complete course

Staff

Bertjan Doosje (UvA)

Content
Structural equation modelling (SEM) has become an important statistical tool to analyze (social) psychological data. It can be used to analyze large correlational datasets. However, it is also possible to test different models in experimental research (given a large sample size per cell). 
This one-day workshop provides an introduction to SEM. In the first part of the workshop, we will outline the conditions under which to use and not to use SEM. As such, we discuss the benefits and limitations of SEM. In the second part of the workshop, we will briefly introduce one of the computer programs that is available to run SEM-analyses, namely EQS. In the third and final part of this workshop, all participants will receive a dataset and an assignment to run some EQS-analyses themselves. 
In addition, it is also possible to bring your own data (if you have any) and make a start analyzing them with EQS during the third and final part of the day. 

Literature
- Field, A. (2006). Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). From his website. 
- Doosje, B., Loseman, A., & Van den Bos, K. (2013). Radicalization process of Islamic youth in the Netherlands: The role of uncertainty, perceived injustice and perceived group threat. Journal of Social Issues, 69, 586-604. DOI: 10.1111/josi.12030

Please note: 
- Participants are expected to bring their own laptops and a USB stick.
- When less than 14 participants register, the course will be cancelled and offered again in 2020-2021.