From: Applications of structural equation modeling (SEM) in ecological studies: an updated review
Characteristics | All (%) | With latent variable (%) | Without latent variable (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Justification of sample size | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Evidence of data screening | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Data distribution and preparation | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Variable selection | 8.9 | 7.5 | 9.4 |
Hypothesized model diagram | 96.6 | 94.7 | 97.0 |
Evidence of causal relationship | 94.2 | 90.0 | 96.2 |
Explain models modification | 13.7 | 12.5 | 14.2 |
Path coefficients | 82.2 | 75.0 | 84.9 |
Standard errors | 8.9 | 7.5 | 6.8 |