Information Package / Course Catalogue
Structural Equation Modeling and Applications
Course Code: EÖD558
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Developing basic knowledge and skills related to structural equation modeling practices and research

Course Content

Basic concepts of structural equation modeling, model building and analysis steps, path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, multi-group analysis, measurement invariance, and applications with Mplus program.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the concepts of structural equation modeling.
2.Knows model alternatives of structural equation modeling.
3.Determines the structural equation model suitable for the research purpose.
4.Conducts structural equation modeling analysis.
5.Understands and evaluates research on structural equation modeling.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kline, R. B. (2015). Principles and practice of structural equation modeling (4th ed.). Guilford.
2.Muthén, L.K. and Muthén, B.O. (1998-2017). Mplus user’s guide (8th ed.). Muthén & Muthén.
3.Şen, S. (2020). Mplus ile yapısal eşitlik modellemesi uygulamaları. Nobel.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the course and the program to be used
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of structural equation modeling
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic steps of structural equation modeling
Week 4 - Theoretical
Path analysis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Path analysis applications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Confirmatory factor analysis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Confirmatory factor analysis applications
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Structural regression model
Week 10 - Theoretical
Structural regression model applications
Week 11 - Theoretical
Multi-group analyses
Week 12 - Theoretical
Measurement invariance
Week 13 - Theoretical
Measurement invariance applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Structural equation modeling research examples
Week 15 - Theoretical
Presentation of term projects
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Term Assignment1%30
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Term Project101818
Reading120112
Individual Work80216
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
4
5
3
4
5
4
4
3
3
OÇ-4
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
3
3
OÇ-5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026