CFA is subsumed under SEM: it is the measurment model of the SEM.
Scott R Millis, PhD, MEd, ABPP (CN,CL,RP), CStat
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--- On Mon, 10/13/08, Humphrey Paulie <
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From: Humphrey Paulie <
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Subject: CFA & SEM
To:
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Date: Monday, October 13, 2008, 2:14 PM
Dear Folks,
I'm under the impression that confirmatory factor analysis andstructural
equation modelling almost perform the same functions. I was just wondering if
this is true.I'd be appreciated for any comments as regards thesimilarities
and differences between the two.
Cheers
Humphrey
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