{"product_id":"structural-equation-modeling-applications-in-ecological-and-evolutionary-biology-paperback-9780521104029","title":"Structural Equation Modeling; Applications in Ecological and Evolutionary Biology (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521104029","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStructural Equation Modeling\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eApplications in Ecological and Evolutionary Biology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStructural equation modelling (SEM) is a technique that is used to estimate, analyse and test models that specify relationships among variables.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBruce H. Pugesek (Edited by), Adrian Tomer (Edited by), Alexander von Eye (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521104029, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 March 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e424 pages, 74 b\/w illus.  61 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.62 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eStructural equation modelling (SEM) is a technique that is used to estimate, analyse and test models that specify relationships among variables. The ability to conduct such analyses is essential for many problems in ecology and evolutionary biology. This book begins by explaining the theory behind the statistical methodology, including chapters on conceptual issues, the implementation of an SEM study and the history of the development of SEM. The second section provides examples of analyses on biological data including multi-group models, means models, P-technique and time-series. The final section of the book deals with computer applications and contrasts three popular SEM software packages. Aimed specifically at biological researchers and graduate students, this book will serve as valuable resource for both learning and teaching the SEM methodology. Moreover, data sets and programs that are presented in the book can also be downloaded from a website to assist the learning process.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Theory: 1. Structural equation modelling: an introduction Scott L. Hershberger, George A. Marcoulides and Makeba M. Parramore\u003cbr\u003e 2. Concepts of structural equation modelling in biological research Bruce H. Pugesek\u003cbr\u003e 3. Modelling a complex conceptual theory of population change in the Shiras moose: history and recasting as a structural equation model Bruce H. Pugesek\u003cbr\u003e 4. A short history of structural equation models Adrian Tomer\u003cbr\u003e 5. Guidelines for the implementation and publication of structural equation models Adrian Tomer and Bruce H. Pugesek\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Applications: 6. Modelling intra-individual variability and change in bio-behavioural developmental processes Patricia H. Hawley and Todd D. Little\u003cbr\u003e 7. Examining the relationship between environmental variables and ordination axes using latent variables and structural equation modelling James B. Grace\u003cbr\u003e 8. From biological hypotheses to structural equation models: the imperfection of causal translation Bill Shipley\u003cbr\u003e 9. Analysing dynamic systems: a comparison of structural equation modelling and system dynamics modelling Peter S. Hovmand\u003cbr\u003e 10. Estimating analysis of variance models as structural equation models Michael J. Rovine and Peter C. M. Molenaar\u003cbr\u003e 11. Comparing groups using structural equations James B. Grace\u003cbr\u003e 12. Modelling means in latent variable models of natural selection Bruce H. Pugesek\u003cbr\u003e 13. Modeling manifest variables in longitudinal designs - a two-stage approach Bret E. Fuller, Alexander von Eye\u003cbr\u003e Philip K. Wood and Bobby D. Keeland\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Computing: 14. A comparison of the SEM software packages Amos, EQS and LISREL Alexander von Eye and Bret E. Fuller\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Environmental science, engineering \u0026amp; technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Environmental science, engineering \u0026amp; technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Environmental%20science,%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20technology%20%5BTQ%5D%22\"\u003eTQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006409986328,"sku":"9780521104029","price":46.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521104029i_04af0269-effe-4528-a9c2-3e107b041484.jpg?v=1694970924","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/structural-equation-modeling-applications-in-ecological-and-evolutionary-biology-paperback-9780521104029","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}