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Structural equation modeling and natural systems /

There is growing recognition that ecological systems are so complex that major advances will only come as techniques are developed for analysing networks of variables. This new textbook critically examines research methods used by ecologists, whilst posing questions about the future of multivariate...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Grace, James B.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
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  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 An example model with observed variables; 3 The anatomy of models I: observed variable models; 4 The anatomy of models II: latent variables; 5 Principles of estimation and model assessment; 6 Composite variables and their uses; 7 Additional techniques for complex situations; 8 Model evaluation in practice; 9 Multivariate experiments; 10 The systematic use of SEM: an example; 11 Cautions and recommendations; 12 How can SEM contribute to scientific advancement?