Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling (Methodology in the Social Sciences Series)

If you do, review or teach SEM, you already know that Kline's book, now in a 4th edition, is a must on your bookshelf. If you are learning SEM, the book might be a little light on "how-to" but there is YT and other resources for that --- you're getting a compendium of knowledge to start from, rather than having to read the original articles like the old-timers.There also is excellent introductory coverage to advanced topics, such as latent growth (which have texts of their own). Sufficient introduction to mediation & moderation, with reference to classics as well as contemporaries (e.g., Baron Kenny, Preacher, Hayes).Companion support includes syntax and output (available at the publisher) for, amos, laavan, eqs, mplus, lisrel, spss, & stata, although varies depending on software & application (e.g., interaction, mplus only).Materials are presented in a way that is relatively agnostic for the domain of application. In other words, if you're researching in a specific discipline, say hospitality, you gotta know the expectations of your discipline. But the foundational materials for SEM -- as well as classic cites -- appear in Kline. Learn SEM and then understand it in your own field.One of the best purchases I ever made to support my own research. I probably "do" SEM every couple of years or so for a manuscript, and I always come back to Kline. I also am preparing for a long-distance move and severely reducing my physical books or switching to ebooks. My hard copy of Kline "made the cut" and is taking the trip. ;) Other hard-copies moving with me -- Hair's PLS, Hayes mediation/moderation, my first communion bible -- to give you a sense of how "prized" the book is to me.Overall, simply outstanding. A+. I might just purchase the 5th edition.

I never thought I'd enjoy reading a textbook so much. I know—NERD. But this is actually a great conceptual textbook on SEM. It doesn't get into the weeds of the math but covers a lot of the theory. Great textbook for that.

I’m usually hesitant with used books but this book arrived in really great shape!

While the content is excellent and authoritative, the author might do well to remember what it was like to sit in a class trying to learn a new and complex subject. Explaining a complex subject in a way that people can follow along is underrated.

The book came in great condition!

Love this book! Very easy to read and the author is very blunt about things other authors seem to tip toe around. Thank you Kline!

I've read multiple stats books, and although the authors attempts to make it easy/fun to follow, it isn't always the case.

Great book for grad students or professors (like me) who want to be able to cite reasons why you're making the decisions you're making with your SEMing.