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Explanation of Syntax Sections
It is advisable to adhere to the sequence of commands below. Changing the sequence may not
always be possible for logical reasons.
Data definition
• DA (Data) starts this line. Thereafter follows:
• NI (Number of input variables) – number of manifest variables
• NO (Number of objects) – sample size
• MA (Matrix to be analyzed) – this usually is
◦ MA=CM (Covariance matrix) for a covariance matrix or
◦ MA=KM (Correlation matrix) for a correlation matrix
Note: The matrix to be analyzed does not have to be identical with the input data
matrix (see number 3, definition of data matrix). If desired, LISREL can internally
compute and analyze a correlation matrix even if the input data matrix contains
covariances. It can also compute and analyze covariances when a correlation matrix
is given as input (and additionally, the standard deviations of the indicator variables).
Definition of data matrix
There are three possibilities:
• CM for a covariance matrix or
• KM for a correlation matrix or
• RA for raw data
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