Structural Equation Modeling Workshops

Workshop Offerings
Workshop Topics
Fees and Registration
About the Instructors
Directions, Accommodations, Contacts

Workshop Offerings

Workshop #1: Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling

May 30, 31, and June 1

University of Guelph,
Macdonald Stewart Hall, Room 311A

Workshop #2: Intermediate Structural Equation Modeling

June 13, 14, and 15

University of Guelph,
Macdonald Stewart Hall, Room 311A

For the fourth year, we will be offering a workshop on structural equation modeling. Once again, the workshops are sponsored by the Department of Marketing and Consumers Studies in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph.

This year we have split our five day workshop into two three day workshops that will run from 9 am to 4:30 pm each day. This allows us to deliver more content while at the same time providing you with better flexibility with scheduling and choice.

Workshop Topics

Workshop #1: Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling

In the first workshop we will explore the following topics:

  1. Path modeling
  2. Confirmatory factor analysis
  3. Latent variable structural equation modeling
  4. Mediation and moderation with latent variable SEM and path models
  5. Multi-group modeling

See workshop schedule

Workshop #2: Intermediate Structural Equation Modeling

In the second workshop we will explore the following topics:

  1. Measurement invariance testing with continuous indicators
  2. Multi-level structural equation modeling
  3. Latent class analysis
  4. Latent growth modeling

See workshop schedule

For each topic we will spend some time discussing theory but will mostly focus on the hands-on application of the technique. We will use broad examples and/or generic examples in order to cover a number of disciplines in both the social and behavioural sciences.

Handouts will be provided at the seminar. Data will also be provided for each day so that participants may apply the concepts in practice.

For both workshops, we will be using the software Mplus version 7.11. Prior knowledge of Mplus is not necessary. The software will be available on the lab computers for participants to use during the seminar. If you have your own laptop with the Mplus 7.11 Combination Add-On software, you are welcome to use it.

It will be assumed that you have some familiarity with multivariate techniques (i.e. regression, mediation, etc.) and a basic conceptual understanding of latent variables and path modeling.

For 2 hours after each day (4:30 pm – 6:30 pm), we will also be hosting a session where we will help you work with your own data on topics covered during workshop. We will be providing a sign-up sheet for this so that we can be sure to give you the time you need.

Fees and Registration

Option 1: Register for either workshop separately

Workshop 1: Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling

Before May 16: Faculty $425  | Post Docs and Students $325

After May 16: Faculty $475  | Post Docs and Students $375

Workshop 2: Intermediate Structural Equation Modeling

Before May 16: Faculty $425  | Post Docs and Students $325

After May 16: Faculty $475  | Post Docs and Students $375

Option 2: Register for both workshops for a $75 discount

Workshop 1 and 2: Introduction and Intermediate Structural Equation Modeling

Before May 16: Faculty $775  | Post Docs and Students $575

After May 16: Faculty $825  | Post Docs and Students $625

How to Register

Please complete the registration form (PDF) and return it to Rita Raso by email at rraso@uoguelph.ca or fax (519-823-1964). Payment (Cheque, Visa, or Master Card) is due at the time of registration.

The fees for the workshop include refreshments during breaks and a light lunch for each day. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday. A parking pass for Friday may be purchased through Rita Raso for $10.

To offer each workshop, we require approximately 15 to 18 registered participants. An email will be sent on May 23 confirming Workshop 1 and June 6 confirming Workshop 2.

About the Instructors

Scott Colwell, PhD has been a faculty member at the University of Guelph since 2003. He is an associate professor in the department of marketing and consumer studies and an adjunct professor in the department of psychology. He teaches research methods, applied statistics, and structural equation modeling to students from a variety of social and behavioural science disciplines at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. His research interests include social issues in organizational decision making and statistical methods.
 
Tricia van Rhijn, PhD is an assistant professor in the department of family relations and applied nutrition. Dr. van Rhijn’s interests include parent-child relationships, child development, early childhood education and care, child and family well-being, family relations, and various aspects of work-life integration (as well as school-life or school-work-life integration).

Directions, Accommodations, Contacts

Directions

Macdonald Stewart Hall (MACS) at the University of Guelph MacDonald Street Guelph, Ontario N1G 1M8, Enter at the far left door and then take the stairs or elevator to the third floor. Parking is in the non-reserved spots in front of Macdonald Stewart Hall. A parking pass may be purchase from Rita Raso as noted above.

Accommodations

Best Western Plus Royal Brock Hotel and Conference Centre (1.3 km away)
716 Gordon Street Guelph, Ontario N1G 1Y6
519-836-1240

Days Inn – Guelph (1.6 km away)
785 Gordon Street Guelph, Ontario N1G 1Y8
519-822-9112

Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre (1.3 km away)
50 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario N1G 0A9
519-780-3700

Contacts

Registration

Rita Raso 519-824-4120 ext: 56126 rraso@uoguelph.ca

Workshop Information

Scott Colwell, PhD 519-824-4120 ext: 53095 scolwell@uoguelph.ca
Tricia van Rhijn, PhD 519-824-4120 ext: 52412 tvanrhij@uoguelph.ca

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