https://community.jmp.com/t5/Discussions/Inquiry-regarding-the-quot-Measurement-Invariance-quot-feature/m-p/943648#M109578 <P data-path-to-node="5">I am currently using JMP Student Edition to perform Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analyses, and I am writing to inquire about the multiple group analysis (Measurement Invariance testing) feature.</P> <P data-path-to-node="6"><STRONG data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="6">[My Environment]</STRONG></P> <UL data-path-to-node="7"> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="7,0,0">Operating System: macOS 26.4.1</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="7,1,0">Software: JMP Student Edition 19.1.0</P> </LI> </UL> <P data-path-to-node="8"><STRONG data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="8">[Analysis Objective]</STRONG> I am trying to perform a measurement invariance test (evaluating configural, metric, scalar, and strict invariance, and calculating differences like ΔCFI, ΔRMSEA) across sex using data from a psychological scale (14 items, 3-factor structure).</P> <P data-path-to-node="9"><STRONG data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="9">[Current Steps and Issue]</STRONG> I have followed the steps below:</P> <OL start="1" data-path-to-node="10"> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Selected <STRONG data-index-in-node="9" data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Analyze &gt; Multivariate Methods &gt; Structural Equation Models</STRONG>.</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="10,1,0">Assigned the 14 item variables to <STRONG data-index-in-node="34" data-path-to-node="10,1,0">Model Variables</STRONG>.</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="10,2,0">Assigned the categorical group variable (Sex, with the red nominal bar chart icon) to the <STRONG data-index-in-node="90" data-path-to-node="10,2,0">Grouping</STRONG> role. <I data-index-in-node="105" data-path-to-node="10,2,0">(Note: The <STRONG data-index-in-node="116" data-path-to-node="10,2,0">By</STRONG> role was left completely empty).</I></P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="10,3,0">Built the path diagram and clicked <STRONG data-index-in-node="35" data-path-to-node="10,3,0">Run</STRONG>.</P> </LI> </OL> <P data-path-to-node="11">After running the model, tabs for each group (1 and 2) appear at the top left of the report window, indicating that the multiple groups are correctly recognized. However, when I click the red triangle menu (▼) next to <STRONG data-index-in-node="218" data-path-to-node="11">"Structural Equation Model: Model 1"</STRONG>, the <STRONG data-index-in-node="260" data-path-to-node="11">"Measurement Invariance"</STRONG> option does not appear in the menu.</P> <P data-path-to-node="12"><STRONG data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12">[My Questions]</STRONG> Based on the above, could you please clarify the following points?</P> <OL start="1" data-path-to-node="13"> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="13,0,0">Does the current SEM platform in "JMP Student Edition" include the automated Measurement Invariance testing feature (the model comparison macro)?</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="13,1,0">If the feature is included, could you please let me know what might be causing the menu not to appear, or if there is a specific configuration I might be missing?</P> </LI> </OL> <P data-path-to-node="14">I would greatly appreciate your clarification on this matter so I can determine how to proceed with my analysis.</P> <P data-path-to-node="15">Thank you for your time and support.</P> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:56:34 GMT BoostingPuma370 2026-04-23T01:56:34Z https://community.jmp.com/t5/Discussions/Inquiry-regarding-the-quot-Measurement-Invariance-quot-feature/m-p/943648#M109578 <P data-path-to-node="5">I am currently using JMP Student Edition to perform Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analyses, and I am writing to inquire about the multiple group analysis (Measurement Invariance testing) feature.</P> <P data-path-to-node="6"><STRONG data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="6">[My Environment]</STRONG></P> <UL data-path-to-node="7"> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="7,0,0">Operating System: macOS 26.4.1</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="7,1,0">Software: JMP Student Edition 19.1.0</P> </LI> </UL> <P data-path-to-node="8"><STRONG data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="8">[Analysis Objective]</STRONG> I am trying to perform a measurement invariance test (evaluating configural, metric, scalar, and strict invariance, and calculating differences like ΔCFI, ΔRMSEA) across sex using data from a psychological scale (14 items, 3-factor structure).</P> <P data-path-to-node="9"><STRONG data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="9">[Current Steps and Issue]</STRONG> I have followed the steps below:</P> <OL start="1" data-path-to-node="10"> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Selected <STRONG data-index-in-node="9" data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Analyze &gt; Multivariate Methods &gt; Structural Equation Models</STRONG>.</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="10,1,0">Assigned the 14 item variables to <STRONG data-index-in-node="34" data-path-to-node="10,1,0">Model Variables</STRONG>.</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="10,2,0">Assigned the categorical group variable (Sex, with the red nominal bar chart icon) to the <STRONG data-index-in-node="90" data-path-to-node="10,2,0">Grouping</STRONG> role. <I data-index-in-node="105" data-path-to-node="10,2,0">(Note: The <STRONG data-index-in-node="116" data-path-to-node="10,2,0">By</STRONG> role was left completely empty).</I></P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="10,3,0">Built the path diagram and clicked <STRONG data-index-in-node="35" data-path-to-node="10,3,0">Run</STRONG>.</P> </LI> </OL> <P data-path-to-node="11">After running the model, tabs for each group (1 and 2) appear at the top left of the report window, indicating that the multiple groups are correctly recognized. However, when I click the red triangle menu (▼) next to <STRONG data-index-in-node="218" data-path-to-node="11">"Structural Equation Model: Model 1"</STRONG>, the <STRONG data-index-in-node="260" data-path-to-node="11">"Measurement Invariance"</STRONG> option does not appear in the menu.</P> <P data-path-to-node="12"><STRONG data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12">[My Questions]</STRONG> Based on the above, could you please clarify the following points?</P> <OL start="1" data-path-to-node="13"> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="13,0,0">Does the current SEM platform in "JMP Student Edition" include the automated Measurement Invariance testing feature (the model comparison macro)?</P> </LI> <LI> <P data-path-to-node="13,1,0">If the feature is included, could you please let me know what might be causing the menu not to appear, or if there is a specific configuration I might be missing?</P> </LI> </OL> <P data-path-to-node="14">I would greatly appreciate your clarification on this matter so I can determine how to proceed with my analysis.</P> <P data-path-to-node="15">Thank you for your time and support.</P> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:56:34 GMT https://community.jmp.com/t5/Discussions/Inquiry-regarding-the-quot-Measurement-Invariance-quot-feature/m-p/943648#M109578 BoostingPuma370 2026-04-23T01:56:34Z https://community.jmp.com/t5/Discussions/Inquiry-regarding-the-quot-Measurement-Invariance-quot-feature/m-p/943674#M109579 <P>To my knowledge JMP Student is same as JMP Pro with a different license (<A href="https://www.jmp.com/en/academic/jmp-student-edition/faq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JMP® Student Edition - FAQ</A>).</P> <P>I'm not familiar with that platform but here is an example&nbsp;<A href="https://www.jmp.com/support/help/en/19.0/#page/jmp/example-of-multigroup-measurement-invariance.shtml#ww921349" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Multivariate Methods &gt; Structural Equation Models &gt; Additional Examples of Structural Equation Models &gt; Example of Multigroup Measurement Invariance</A>&nbsp;</P> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:25:57 GMT https://community.jmp.com/t5/Discussions/Inquiry-regarding-the-quot-Measurement-Invariance-quot-feature/m-p/943674#M109579 jthi 2026-04-23T04:25:57Z https://community.jmp.com/t5/Discussions/Inquiry-regarding-the-quot-Measurement-Invariance-quot-feature/m-p/943728#M109580 <P data-path-to-node="3">Thank you very much for your advice!</P> <P data-path-to-node="4">You were absolutely right. I followed the example you pointed out and used the "Model Shortcuts" (Multigroup Measurement Invariance) instead of drawing the path diagram manually, and it worked perfectly!</P> <P data-path-to-node="5">Thanks to your help, I was able to successfully run the invariance tests (Configural, Metric, Scalar, and Strict) and obtain all the necessary model comparison tables for my research.</P> <P data-path-to-node="6">I truly appreciate your prompt and accurate support. It saved me a lot of time!</P> <P data-path-to-node="7">Best regards,</P> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:52:38 GMT https://community.jmp.com/t5/Discussions/Inquiry-regarding-the-quot-Measurement-Invariance-quot-feature/m-p/943728#M109580 BoostingPuma370 2026-04-23T07:52:38Z