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variables to be group-invariant. For Model B, you need to constrain six regression
weights in each group.
EFirst, display the girls’ path diagram by clicking girls in the Groups panel at the left of
the path diagram.
ERight-click one of the single-headed arrows and choose Object Properties from the pop-
up menu.
EIn the Object Properties dialog box, click the Parameters tab.
EEnter a name in the Regression weight text box.
ESelect All groups. A check mark appears next to it. The effect of the check mark is to
assign the same name to this regression weight in all groups.
EKeeping the Object Properties dialog box open, click another single-headed arrow and
enter another name in the Regression weight text box.