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Example 11
Notice that there are eight variables in the boys’ data file but only seven in the girls’
data file. The extra variable skills is not used in any model of this example, so its
presence in the data file is ignored.
Specifying Model A for Girls and Boys
Consider extending the Felson and Bohrnstedt model of perceived attractiveness and
academic ability to boys as well as girls. To do this, we will start with the girls-only
model specification from Example 7 and modify it to accommodate two groups. If you
have already drawn the path diagram for Example 7, you can use it as a starting point
for this example. No additional drawing is needed.
Parameter estimates can be displayed on a path diagram for only one group at a time
in a multigroup analysis. It is useful then to display a figure caption that tells which
group the parameter estimates represent.
Specifying a Figure Caption
To create a figure caption that displays the group name, place the \group text macro in
the caption.
E From the menus, choose Diagram > Figure Caption.
E Click the path diagram at the spot where you want the caption to appear.