Introduction to Structural Equation Models
- Shawn Bauldry - Purdue University, USA
The book is structured around the SEM workflow, from model specification and identification to estimation and evaluation, with each chapter building systematically on the last. Readers benefit from a balanced approach: advanced mathematical concepts are paired with concrete, worked examples, and each chapter concludes with suggestions for further reading.
Shawn Bauldry’s Introduction to Structural Equation Models is a clear, comprehensible, and thoughtful guide to SEMs. With relatable examples, balanced coverage of theory and application, and attention to contemporary issues like mediation and categorical outcomes, this book will be invaluable for graduate students and instructors alike.
This book is a game changer. Our program evaluation students need to understand SEM to excel, and this book will transform them from timid to eager. The quality of their projects will improve significantly because they will go beyond memorizing jargon to truly comprehending the purpose and process of SEM in applied settings.
