The structural equation modeling (SEM) combines elements of regression analysis and factor analysis and allows testing of complex casual relationship that are not possible through traditional multivariate approaches. This short term program serves as an introduction to structural equation modeling us-ing SPSS and AMOS softwares. It will cover topics such as exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (and related topics such as reliability /validity), second-order fac-tor models, and latent variable path analysis. It also includes discussions on mediation analysis, issues and diagnostic problems with SEM, in addition to guidelines on reporting the SEM results. The program is designed with an intention to familiarize participants with SEM using AMOS software through demonstrated examples and hands-on exercises.

• Basic understanding of structural equation model-ing (SEM)- as applied in the management and so-cial science research.
• Principles and practice of SEM using AMOS graphics.
• Exploratory factor analysis, validity and reliability, confirmatory factor analysis, and measurement models.
• Model fit statistics, modification indices and sec-ond-order factor models
• Discussion of the hands-on exercise
• Testing of alternative models and path models
• Mediation analysis, discussion of issues such as missing data, under-estimation and over-estimation and assessing model fit and others
• Diagnosis of problems and reporting of SEM re-sults in manuscripts

Interested persons should send the nomination on the en-closed Performa duly sponsored by the appropriate authority along with the course fee to
The Head,
Continuing Education Centre,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee,
Roorkee – 247 667.
Tel : 01332 – 284327 / 285227
Fax : 01332 – 285545 / 273560

Programme fee includes boarding and lodging at the campus guest house of the Continuing Education Cen-tre, course material and admission-cum tuition fee.

Last date for receiving of Application Form : 20h May 2014
Confirmation of participation to the course : 22nd May 2014

The course fee should be sent in advance through a bank draft along with the duly filled nomination proforma. The DD should be drawn in favor of "Head, CEC, IIT Roorkee", payable at Roorkee with intimation to the course coordinator.

The nomination form, duly forwarded by the sponsor-ing agency, should be sent to :
Head,
Continuing Education Centre
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee – 247 667
Tel : 01332 – 284327 / 285227
Fax : 01332 – 285545 / 273560
Email : contd@iitr.ac.in; contd08@gmail.com