On the Use, Usefulness, and Ease of Use of Structural Equation Modeling in MIS Research: A Note of Caution.

Author List: Chin, Wynne W.; Todd, Peter A.;

MIS Quarterly, 1995, Volume 19, Issue 2, Page 237-246.

This article focuses on the use of structural equation modeling in management information system (MIS) research and says it may lead to inaccurate results. Structural equation modeling (SEM) using data analysis techniques is being used a great deal in MIS research. The author says that if statistical criteria are allowed to drive analysis they may lead to biased and possibly erroneous conclusions. Only substantive knowledge can lead to good results. The author looks at two published articles that are examples of situations where the information gathered was inaccurate due to the reliance on statistical information.

Keywords: confirmatory factor analysis; structural equation modeling; technology acceptance model

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#289	0.092	qualitative methods quantitative approaches approach selection analysis criteria used mixed methodological aspects recent selecting combining known conclusions included article appropriateness
#99	0.066	perceived usefulness acceptance use technology ease model usage tam study beliefs intention user intentions users behavioral perceptions determinants constructs studies