Path analysis with latent variables in Stata based on 'sem' syntax @mikecrowson2462

Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

This video provides a general walkthrough of how to specify a latent variable path model using Stata syntax. The presentation is based on Example 9 from the Stata SEM User's guide: stata.com/manuals/sem.pdf

The Example data is linked in the Powerpoint, but you can also copy the following and paste it into your command line in Stata (and hit enter) to import it:

use stata-press.com/data/r16/sem_sm2

The Powerpoint referenced in the video can be downloaded here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1BfTjlX-OnYO3v8PFMaIoI8tpUmXkuKBQ/view?usp=sharing

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