The document discusses various statistical modeling techniques for prediction and inference, including different types of regression analysis, structure equation modeling (SEM), partial least squares, path analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). It provides steps for conducting CFA and SEM, including constructing a model, checking model fit, modifying the model if fit is poor, and ensuring model reliability and validity.

1. CFA and SEM
Neo Qiang Hao
neohao@uga.edu

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