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  • Psychometrics
  • Educational Measurement
  • Statistics

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  • Multigroup structural equation modeling is standard for detecting measurement bias.
  • Testing strong factorial invariance (equal factor loadings and intercepts) is essential but challenging with numerous or small groups.
  • Previous work extended this to multilevel structural equation modeling for many groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend multilevel structural equation modeling for testing strong factorial invariance in three-level data structures.
  • To provide a practical method for assessing measurement bias in complex, hierarchical datasets.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a three-level structural equation modeling approach.
  • Treated group as a random variable within a multilevel framework.
  • Applied the method to assess strong factorial invariance in a large-scale educational assessment.

Main Results:

  • Successfully demonstrated the application of the three-level model for testing strong factorial invariance.
  • Investigated measurement bias across 156 school classes and 50 schools in a dyscalculia test.
  • The proposed method is practical for large numbers of groups and complex data.

Conclusions:

  • The extended multilevel structural equation modeling framework effectively addresses challenges in testing strong factorial invariance.
  • This approach enhances the accuracy of measurement bias assessment in hierarchical data.
  • Facilitates robust psychometric evaluations in complex educational settings.