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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Introduction To Structural Equation Models EGD113 Elective Master's degree 1 Spring 7

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Fatih KEZER

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) S/he can explain and interpret the relationships between variables.
2) S/he can explain and interpret the prediction between variables.
3) S/he can make a model estimation for variables.
4) S/he can define the structural and measurement models within the scope of different models.
5) S/he can test model fit.
6) S/he can evaluate the models.
7) S/he can make first order and second order confirmatory factor analysis.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Educaitonal Statistics 2

Course Contents

Correlation. Regression. The history of structural equation modeling. Basic concepts of structural equation modeling. Path analysis. Structural model. Measurement model. Estimation of structural equation models. Evaluation of model fit and fit criteria. First order and second level confirmatory factor analysis. Lisrel applications.

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required