Sample Size Determination Techniques for Structural Equation Modeling: SEM
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The main objectives of this article are: (1) for readers to know and gain better understanding about the sample size determination techniques for Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis; (2) for readers to see guidelines on how to determine the sample size for the classic Structural Equation Modeling analysis; and 3) for readers to see guidelines on sample size determination for the Structural Equation Modeling using an online program and the synthesized sample size table. In this article, the author employed synthesis of academic documents, books, textbooks and articles on sample size determination for Structural Equation Modeling analysis. At the beginning, this article provides concepts on approaches to Structural Equation Modeling analysis. In the middle portion of the article, it presents the Structural Equation Modeling sample size determination using traditional principles, an online program and the synthesized sample size table. The last part of the article deals with the summary for readers to consider and make their own choice in implementation of the sample size determination for Structural Equation Model analysis to obtain better research quality and reliability as well as to develop more body of knowledge in research.
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