PART I -

Please return to your SLP1 assignment (Attached), and use the same dataset for constructing and estimating a CFA model (in AMOS), which mimics the factor structure you identified in the EFA process (with varix rotation).

1. What are the fit indices? Are they good?

2. What are the correlations between latent variables (if any)?

3. Draw a diagram of the model

4. What is the highest modification index? What does it tell us?

5. The paper is usually between 2 pages long.

PART II -

This case assignment focuses on the application of CFA using AMOS, describing it and the results. It builds on the model you run in the SLP above, so you will need to first complete the SLP.

Based on your SLP results and what you read about reporting CFA results, please write a report describing the results in an academic fashion. The reporting should meet common guidelines which we covered in module 2, and follow the structure of reported results provided in a research paper you identify.

1. What is the research paper you follow as an example for reporting your results (use Web of Science or ProQuest to find one in a top journal)?

2. Report the results following the format in this paper

3. Discuss - does this report provide enough information or all the needed information for assessing all aspects of the constructs?

• Please organize your paper in a scholarly way. Add section titles when necessary. Explain your logic and when appropriate, use external sources and use proper citations.
• The paper is 2 pages long.

ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS

1. Able to understand SEM procedures and results.

2. Able to effectively and efficiently describe SEM results.

3. Write research reports with clarity, depth and critical thinking.

4. Completeness and coherence: Chain of thought is easy to follow.

5. Collected relevant evidences and consulted additional papers/resources to support the propositions.

6. Paper is clearly written with appropriate format. Reference list is complete. Citation is properly done.

PART III -

Are the research results of the CFA (SLP and Case attached) and EFA (current work) the same? Why do you think you see the similarities and differences?

Attachment:- Assignment Files.rar