The document introduces the MIMIC model, which is a type of structural equation modeling technique used to study relationships between latent and observed variables. Key points: - MIMIC stands for Multiple Indicator Multiple Cause and was developed in 1975 to measure latent variables that are unobservable through observed variables. - It consists of a structural part that links latent variables to observed variables and a measurement part that links latent variables to observed causes. - A MIMIC model example is presented using data on women's social status, social participation, income, occupation, education. It shows the structural relationships between these variables. - Path analysis can be used to visually represent the causal relationships in a MIMIC

11. Path Analysis income occupation education church attendance member friends social participation 0.11 0.045 0.16 1.58 0.86 1.00 0.304 0.344 0.305