Application of Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Published 19 January 2007
Herbert W. Marsh
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This chapter contains sections titled: Construct Validation: A Multiple Perspective Approach Data and Estimation Model Evaluation and Goodness of Fit Substantive Applications of Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling Conclusion
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