ABSTRACT
An important first step in using SEM software programs is to be able to enter raw data and/or import data, especially between different software programs. Other important steps involve being able to use the SEM software programs’ saved file (system file), and output and save files that contain the variance-covariance matrix, the correlation matrix, means, and standard deviations of variables so they can be input into command syntax programs, for example, EQS and SIMPLIS. The three SEM programs (Amos, EQS, and LISREL) will be briefly explained in this chapter to demonstrate how each handles raw data entry, importing of data from other programs, and the output of saved files.
