Principles and practice of structural equation modeling This bestselling text provides a balance between the technical and practical aspects of structural equation modeling (SEM). Using clear and accessible language Rex B. Kline covers core techniques potential pitfalls and applications across the behavioral and social sciences. Some more advanced topics are also covered including estimation of interactive effects of latent variables and multilevel SEM. The companion Web page offers downloadable syntax data and output files for each detailed example for EQS LISREL and Mplus allowing readers to view the results of the same analysis generate