| Advantages of SEM | Limitations of SEM |
|---|---|
| Flexibility: Permits the implications of a causally structured theory to be expressed | Does not solve all the problems associated with interpretation of multivariate relations |
| Allows the inclusion of latent (unmeasurable, ‘pure’) variables in the model | The analysis itself does not establish the causality |
| Comprehensive: Subsumes other techniques (multiple regression, confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, ANOVA) | Statistical tests and assessment of fit more ambiguous than conventional multivariate analyses |
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