Introducing LISREL : A Guide for the Uninitiated (Introducing Statistical Methods series)

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Summary: A reference for both novices and experts
Review: This is perhaps one of the most accessible references on what can be a mind-numbing topic. The authors do a great job describing both structural equation modeling and LISREL in a common-sense manner. Although you'll want to keep your other references (say Bollen 1989), this book makes a great ready reference and perhaps the first that you reach for. The book does a great job of detailing the higher level concepts with voluminous footnotes that can be referenced seperately. Besides being helpful at the conceptual level, the book also deals with the fickle nuances of the LISREL program, a rare combination.