TABLE 2.
Model fit statistics
| Fit indices | Cut‐off criterion | Sensitive to N | Penalty for model complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute fit indices | |||
| Chi‐square (χ2) |
Lowest comparative value between measurement models Significant (p >.01) |
Yes | Yes |
| χ2/df | < 5 | No | No |
| Approximate fit indices | |||
| Root‐means‐square error of approximation (RMSEA) |
< 0.08 but >0.01 90% CI range does not include zero |
Yes | Yes |
| Standardized root‐mean‐square residual (SRMR) | < 0.08 but >0.01 | Yes | No |
| Incremental fit indices | |||
| Comparative Fit Index (CFI) | > 0.90 but <0.99 | No | Yes |
| Tucker–Lewis Index (TLI) | > 0.90 but <0.99 | No | Yes |
| Akaike information criterion (AIC) | Lowest value in comparative measurement models | No | No |
| Bayes information criterion (BIC) | Lowest value in comparative measurement models | No | No |