A two-day workshop on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) will be held on March 25-26, 2013, at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, targeted at university lecturers, Ph.D. scholars, and postgraduate students. The workshop covers SEM principles, confirmatory factor analysis, and model estimation using AMOS software, with a registration fee of MYR750. Participants should bring a laptop with AMOS version 18 and are encouraged to register in groups for discounts.

1. 2-day workshop on HRDF CLAIMABLE*
*SUBJECT TO HRDF APPROVAL
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
University / College lecturers, Ph.D., Research scholars,
Post-Doctoral fellows, Post-Graduate students and
individuals having interest in SEM.
Date : 25 & 26 March 2013 (Monday & Tuesday)
Time : 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Venue : Kompleks ЄUREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
Organised by : REGISTRATION FEE
(Covers workshop materials, two-day refreshment including lunch and
Certificate of Attendance)
NORMAL FEE : MYR750.00 PER PARTICIPANT
(wholly-owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia)
†
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT : MYR550.00 PER
In collaboration with:
PARTICIPANT (Proof of Student I.D. is compulsory)
GROUP PARTICIPATION : MYR650.00 PER
PARTICIPANT (minimum 3 participants from the same
company/institution)
† Not entitled for group discount

2. INTRODUCTION ENQUIRIES
This workshop covers the principles and issues of Technical Details:
Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and its practical
ASSOC. PROF. DR. KRISHNASWAMY JEYARAMAN
applications. The two-day workshop covers the
Graduate School of Business,
purpose of SEM, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA),
Universiti Sains Malaysia
path analysis and multi-group analysis. The
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participants will learn how to conceptualize models of
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theoretical interest, recognize identification of
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problems, perform model estimation and modification
using AMOS software and choose the final model for
establishing direct and indirect relationship among the Registration and others:
study variables. The participants are expected to bring
Laptop and upload AMOS version 18 (if possible). KHAIROL ANUAR MOHAMMED
USAINS Holding Sdn Bhd
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WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES khairol@usainsgroup.com / usains.holding@yahoo.com
/ usains.holding@hotmail.com
Knowledge of (a) Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
of covariance and mean structures of research data; (b)
how to apply SEM to real data sets with one of the RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
available computer software; (c) how to read,
understand, and interpret scientific articles in which USM Guest House (inside USM compound)
SEM has been applied and (d) how to report SEM Universiti Sains Malaysia,
analyses and SEM results in scientific journal articles. 11800 Minden, Penang.
Tel: 04–653 2030 / 04-653 2050
Fax: 04–659 7124
WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATOR E-mail: guesthouse@usainsgroup.com
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3. STRUCTURAL EQUATIONS MODELING (SEM) AND ITS APPLICATIONS
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
TIME TOPICS
FIRST DAY
9.00 – 10.30 a.m. 1. INTRODUCTION TO SEM
▪ General purpose of SEM
▪ Basic Concepts
▪ Sample size
▪ Latent versus observed variable
▪ Exogenous versus endogenous latent variables
10.30 – 10.45 a.m. Tea Break
10.45 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 2. USING THE AMOS PROGRAM
▪ AMOS modelling tools
▪ Working with AMOS Graphics
1.00 – 2.00 p.m. Lunch
2.00 – 3.30 p.m. 3. CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS (CFA)
▪ Measurement model
▪ CFA versus Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)
3.30 – 3.45 p.m. Tea Break
3.45 – 5.30 p.m. 4. ASSESSING THE MEASUREMENT MODEL VALIDITY
▪ Goodness-of-fit summary
▪ Modification indices
▪ Post hoc analysis
SECOND DAY
9.00 – 10.30 a.m. 5. STRUCTURAL MODEL
▪ An overview of theory testing with SEM
▪ Modelling with Amos Graphics
10.30 – 10.45 a.m. Tea Break
10.45 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 6. MODEL ASSESSMENT AND HYPOTHESES TESTING
▪ Assessing the structural model validity
▪ Path analysis
1.00 – 2.00 p.m. Lunch
2.00 – 3.30 p.m. 7. MEDIATOR
▪ Conceptual basis for mediation
▪ Testing for mediation
3.30 – 3.45 p.m. Tea Break
3.45 – 5.30 p.m. 8. MULTI GROUP ANALYSIS - MODERATOR
▪ Structural model comparison
Previous Participants:
▪ Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) ▪ Social Security Organisation (SOCSO)
▪ Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) ▪ Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
▪ Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) ▪ University of Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
▪ Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) ▪ Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
Disclaimer
The Organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any part of its published programme or venue due to unforeseen circumstances and will not accept liability
for costs incurred by participants or their organizations for the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation reservations as a result of the course
being cancelled or postponed. Advance notice will be given if there are such changes or cancellation.

4. REGISTRATION FORM
STRUCTURAL EQUATIONS MODELING (SEM) AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Send registration form to :
Khairol Anuar Mohammed
USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd., Ground Floor, Kompleks ЄUREKA,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM PENANG.
Fax : 04-657 2210
or
Email: khairol@usainsgroup.com / usains.holding@yahoo.com / usains.holding@hotmail.com
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Details: STRUCTURAL EQUATIONS MODELING AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Name of Bank: CIMB Bank Berhad (USM Branch), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM Penang.
Account Number: 0709-0006708-05-7
2. A Local Order (LO) or Purchase Order (PO) must be presented before the event.
The Organizer reserves the right to refrain a registered participant from taking part in the event if no proof of payment can be
presented. This only applies to registered participants who have NOT paid the registration fee PRIOR to the event date.
3. Cancellation / Substitution
A full refund less administration fee of MYR250.00 will be given for cancellation received not later than 10 working days
before the course. No refund will be made after this period. However, substitute participants are welcomed at no extra
charge provided written notice of at least 5 working days before the event is given to the Organizer.