New Features in LISREL 9

A major new feature in LISREL 9 is the ability to start with raw data and formulate the model directly with SIMPLIS or LISREL syntax or by using the graphical user interface (GUI). This workshop will follow the principle of learning from examples. Several instructive examples will be demonstrated and discussed and, in particular, the connection between the statistical model and the syntax file will be covered. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops with LISREL 9 on and follow the examples. If time permits, the following topics will be covered:

1.Creating the LISREL system data file (LSF file)

2.Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis

3.Estimating Latent Mean Differences

4.Estimating Latent Growth Curves from Data with Missing Values

5.Latent Variable Scores

6.Multilevel Analysis