Mplus

Mplus is a useful tool for conducting SEM-related analyses from start to finish. Mplus provides more precise control over modeling and more accurate estimates, particularly for interactions and multiple mediation. Here are some useful resources to get you up to speed.

• Reference: Mplus Syntax Examples 2020

This reference is one that I created to summarize and provide examples for some of the most common analyses (EFA, CFA, Mediation, Moderation, etc.). There are other references linked to within this guide, but they felt somewhat less accessible, which is why I made the guide. The data, syntax, and output files for the examples in this reference are also included in the linked document.

• VIDEO TUTORIAL: Mplus YouTube Playlist

This playlist of 21 tutorials includes most of the critical measurement and structural analyses, such as EFA, CFA, mediation, moderation, and multigroup analysis.

• Excel Tools: Mplus Macros

Here is a custom GPT on ChatGPT that can be used by anyone who has a ChatGPT plus subscription:

• Mplus Code and SEM Expert