A parameter that will be estimated by the SEM procedures is said to be ____.
A)fixed
B)free
C)endogenous
D)exogenous

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A parameter that is estimated by the SEM procedures is typically represented as a curved arrow. Free parameters are those whose values are not predetermined and are estimated from the data. Fixed parameters, on the other hand, are assigned a specific value by the researcher based on previous research or theoretical assumptions. Endogenous variables are those that are predicted or affected by other variables in the model, while exogenous variables are those that are not predicted or affected by other variables in the model. However, the question specifically asks about parameters, not variables, so it is best to choose the option that refers to parameters, which is B (free).

A Parameter That Will Be Estimated by the SEM Procedures