List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter 1 An Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Purpose and Significance of the Study
1.4 Organization of the Book
Chapter 2 Theoretical Background of Measurement N0ninvariance
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Concept of MI in LVM
2.3 Levels of MI
2.4 Violations of MI
2.5 Methods of Detecting Measurement Noninvariance
2.6 Chapter Summary
Chapter 3 Detection of Measurement Noninvarianee in a Simulated Study
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Simulation Design
3.3 Data Generation
3.4 Data Analysis Procedure
3.5 Evaluation Criteria
3.6 Results of the Simulation Study
3.7 Chapter Summary
Chapter 4 Detection of Measurement Noninvariance in an Empirical Study
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Empirical Dataset
4.3 Data Analysis Procedure
4.4 The Choice of an RI for the FR Method
4.5 Results of the Empirical Study
4.6 Chapter Summary
Chapter 5 Conclusions and Recommendations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of Findings
5.3 Comments on the Performances of the Three Methods
5.4 Implications and Recommendations
5.5 Limitations
Appendix A Technical Details for the B-H Method
Appendix B Technical Details for the AM Method
References
Postscript
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