Principal speaker
Associate Professor Sama Low-Choy
This workshop starts with a non-mathematical introduction to the underlying logic: revisiting variables and dependence, association vs causality, assumptions vs evidence of causality, and issues such as falsification or accumulation of evidence, counterfactuals and experiments. Then we distil the basic building blocks of SEM, and their representation both in pictures and in the simple math of a regression model, avoiding the math of computation. To consolidate these ideas, we interpret existing and new SEMs in terms of basic logics, graphics and mathematics.
This workshop will consist of 3 sections:
Logical meaning of SEM
Representing SEM using pictures
Interpreting the basic maths in the model (not the computing) of SEM
Format: Interactive - will involve participation and discussion in groups.
Prerequisite: For absolute beginners, we recommend that you first attend the seminar on "What is SEM?".
Software requirements: This workshop does not require software.
Preparation: In the weeks prior to the workshop you will be required to complete some pre-workshop preparation. You are asked to find a quote that you have read about the meaning of the model for SEM, which you wish to discuss. Included in the registration confirmation there will be a link to a shared document, to enter the bibliographic details of a paper that you have read on SEM. Feel free to identify a particular phrase, equation, figure or page number that you would like to discuss
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RSVP
RSVP on or before Monday 9 August 2021 11.59 am, by email RED@griffith.edu.au , or by phone +61 7 5552 9107 , or via https://events.griffith.edu.au/d/ljqzy5/