A Step-by-Step Approach to Using SAS for Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

Chapter 4: Path Analysis

Introduction: The Basics of Path Analysis

Some Simple Path Diagrams

Important Terms Used in Path Analysis

Why Perform Path Analysis with PROC CALIS versus PROC REG?

Necessary Conditions for Path Analysis

Overview of the Analysis

Sample Size Requirements for Path Analysis

Statistical Power and Sample Size

Effect Sizes

Estimating Sample Size Requirements

Example 1: A Path-Analytic Investigation of the Investment Model

Overview of the Rules for Performing Path Analysis

Preparing the Program Figure

Step 1: Drawing the Basic Model

Step 2: Assigning Short Variable Names to Manifest Variables

Step 3: Identifying Covariances among Exogenous Variables

Step 4: Identifying Residual Terms for Endogenous Variables

Step 5: Identifying ...