Structural Equation Modeling by Bruce H. Pugesek, Adrian Tome... - 9780521781336

Structural Equation ModelingApplications in Ecological and Evolutionary Biology\nAuthor(s): Bruce H. Pugesek, Adrian Tomer, Alexander von Eye\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521781336, 978-0521781336\nSynopsis\nStructural 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 pac.