The document discusses various regression techniques such as linear, multiple, tree, ridged, and lasso regression, along with structure equation modeling (SEM) and partial least squares for prediction and analysis. It emphasizes methods of dimension reduction and grouping, including PCA, EFA, CFA, and cluster analysis, while detailing processes for model construction, fit checking, and modifications in cases of poor model fit. Additionally, it covers the importance of model testing for reliability and validity, as well as adjustments based on exploratory factor analysis (EFA) results.

1. CFA and SEM

2. Prediction --- Regression
- Linear/Multiple Regression
- Tree Regression
- Ridged Regression
- Lasso
Inference --- Regression
-- Structure Equation Model
-- Partial Least Squares
- Path Analysis

3. Prediction --- Regression
- Linear/Multiple Regression
- Tree Regression
- Ridged Regression
- Lasso
Inference --- Regression
-- Structure Equation Model
-- Partial Least Squares
- Path Analysis

4. Prediction --- Regression
- Linear/Multiple Regression
- Tree Regression
- Ridged Regression
- Lasso
Inference --- Regression
-- Structure Equation Model
-- Partial Least Squares
- Path Analysis

5. Dimension Reduction/ Grouping
--- PCA
--- EFA
--- CFA
--- Cluster Analysis

6. Dimension Reduction/ Grouping
--- PCA
--- EFA
--- CFA
--- Cluster Analysis

7. Dimension Reduction/ Grouping
--- EFA
--- CFA
Inference ---- Structure Equation Model
--- PCA
--- EFA
--- CFA
--- Cluster Analysis

8. Dimension Reduction/ Grouping
--- EFA
--- CFA
Inference ---- Structure Equation Model
--- PCA
--- EFA
--- CFA
--- Cluster Analysis

10. CFA
While (Model Fit is Poor) {
• Construct a Model in Amos
• Check Model Fit
• Modification
}
Model Test – reliability and validity

12. If (model fit is always poor || model test fails) {
If (result of EFA is acceptable) {
Change your research questions
Regression + EFA
} else {
Give up
}
}

13. SEM
Generate Factor Scores (Composites)
While (Model Fit is Poor) {
• Construct a Model in Amos
• Check Model Fit
• Modification
}

14. SEM
Control
A C
B
D

15. SEM
Mediation
A C
A B C