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Exploratory Analysis
Modification Indices
You can test various modifications of a model by carrying out a separate analysis for
each potential modification, but this approach is time-consuming. Modification
indices allow you to evaluate many potential modifications in a single analysis. They
provide suggestions for model modifications that are likely to pay off in smaller chi-
square values.
Using Modification Indices
EFrom the menus, choose View > Analysis Properties.
EIn the Analysis Properties dialog box, click the Output tab.
EEnable the Modification Indices check box. For this example, leave the Threshold for
modification indices set at 4.
The following are the modification indices for Model A: