1. Select the variables BYSES, BYGrads, F1Cncpt2, F1Locus2, and F1TxHStd from the NELS data. Check the variables (e.g., descriptive statistics) to make sure you understand the scales of the variables....

1. Select the variables BYSES, BYGrads, F1Cncpt2, F1Locus2, and F1TxHStd from the NELS data. Check the variables (e.g., descriptive statistics) to make sure you understand the scales of the variables. Also make sure that any values that should be coded as missing values are so coded.

2. Estimate your model using the variables from NELS (Exercise 4). Calculate the direct effects and  disturbances, and put them into your model. Calculate total effects and create a table of direct, indirect, and total effects. Interpret the model; focus on direct, indirect, and total effects.

3. Compare your model and interpretation with others in your class. How many classmates drew the model in the same way you did? How many drew it differently? What difference did these different models make in results and interpretation?