Having used Byrne's SEM texts for decades, this updated AMOS edition clearly continues her winning streak. With trademark accessibility of writing and helpful software illustrations, this remains an indispensable companion for any course using AMOS. - Gregory R. Hancock, University of Maryland, USA Byrne's trademark clarity and practicality are on full display in this new edition of her bestselling book on using Amos for structural equation modeling. Unlike typical guides for SEM software, Byrne embeds her coverage in realistic and telling examples that take the reader beyond the simple how-tos to guidance on strategy and interpretation. - Rick H. Hoyle, Duke University, USA When Barbara Byrne teaches, all analyses become simple. She is exceptionally skillful in teaching complex matters in an accessible way. With this book she confirms her international reputation. She will continue to show students and scholars how to conduct sophisticated analyses using AMOS. -Fons van de Vijvar, Tilburg University, Netherlands Barbara M. Byrne's book on how to use Amos for SEM analyses is a great resource for students and experienced researchers. Written in a clear, accessible way, it also teaches essential concepts, not just skills. - Rex Kline, Concordia University, Canada Dr. Byrne writes at a perfect level which is friendly to the novice, but also makes it clear that this is an advanced technique that the reader will benefit from learning. ...The audiences that I think would be attracted to this book [are] faculty/researchers, graduate students and undergraduate students. ... Many of my past students have retained their edition of the text for future reference. - Brian Lawton, George Mason University, USA It is the best book on the market for our course. ... I can use it not only as a textbook but also as a reference. ... It works well for the market ... across a range of disciplines in both the social and natural sciences. ...This book is really appropriate for postgraduate and research students. ...It is a starter book for SEM. Many people begin using AMOS and this is the perfect companion. ... I would recommend it to anyone looking to incorporate SEM into their research. - Rob Angell, Cardiff University, Wales Dr. Byrne did an exceptional job in presenting the SEM terms and concepts in an understandable way, in adopting various examples from social science disciplines, and walking through readers with a variety of SEM applications using AMOS! ... [Market] Applied researchers who want to conduct SEM analyses using AMOS, no matter whether they have strong background in SEM or not. It is also a good supplementary text for graduate courses in SEM. - Yanyun Yang, Florida State University, USA The book is appropriate for graduate students in the social and behavioral sciences ... to help with the execution of statistical analysis. Students and researchers in varied social and behavioral programs will be interested in using the book. ...It is a great book to assist with AMOS. - Julian Montoro-Rodriquez, California State University, San Bernardino, USA