A Structural Equation Model for the Study of Factors Associated with School Performance

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structural equations model, principal components, factor analysis, school performance

Abstract

In this paper is made a factorial analysis for the database of Spanish third-grade taken from TERCE 2013 Honduras. This analysis is made by the factor analysis (FA) and structural equation modeling (SEM). It is verified that the sample is valid to carry out FA and meets the assumption of multivariate normality. Exploratory factor analysis is performed to determine the number of factors to use. Additionally, confirmatory factor analysis is used to verify the most relevant fit indices such as CFI, TLI, RMSEA, SRMR which allow for statistical coherence observation. Finally, the structural equation model is carried out, estimation being performed by the maximum likelihood method (MLE) and to validate the model, it was checked for common method variance (CMV) using Harman's single-factor test and the Heterotrait-Monotrait Ratio of Correlations (HTMT) criterion. Regarding the associated factor results, it was observed that not only the characteristics of the institutions influence student performance but also those of the community.

Author Biographies

Lesky Ibeth Rivas Martínez, Instituto Gubernamental Mixto Hibueras

Docente del Instituto Gubernamental Mixto Hibueras, con postgrado en Liderazgo Organizacional, en Eastern University ST. DAVIDS, USA. Con experiencia de 15 años como docente de educación media y 3 años en docencia universitaria. Ha realizado publicaciones de cuadernos de trabajo de lógica simbólica y matemática para la Secretaría de Educación de Honduras y participado como ponente en congresos internacionales. Actualmente estudiante de la Maestría en Matemática de la Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH).

Cristian Andrés Cruz Torres, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras

Docente de la Escuela de Matemática, Departamento de Estadística Matemática, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH). Licenciado en Matemática e Ingeniería Eléctrica Industrial de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras. Máster en Matemática del Instituto de Matemática Pura y Aplicada (IMPA, Brasil). Doctor en Estadística de la Universidad Federal de Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ, Brasil). Actualmente, Coordinador de la Maestría en Matemática con orientación en Ingeniería Matemática y Estadística Matemática de la UNAH.

Published

28-06-2024

How to Cite

Rivas Martínez, L. I., & Cruz Torres, C. A. (2024). A Structural Equation Model for the Study of Factors Associated with School Performance. Paradigma: Revista De Investigación Educativa, 31(51), 49–78. Retrieved from https://iniees.vrip.upnfm.edu.hn/ojs/index.php/Paradigma/article/view/241

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