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Structural equation modeling

Structural equation modeling is a way to learn about how different parts of a system are connected to each other. It starts by creating a model that includes all the parts of the system, and then it calculates how things are related. To do this, it uses equations that show how one part can affect the other. It is like a mathematical puzzle, where you have to figure out how changing one part of the system will affect the others.