Anderson, D., Patarapichayatham, C., Nese, J. F. T. (2013). Basic concepts of structural equation modeling (Technical Report No. 1306). Eugene, OR: Behavioral Research and Teaching, University of Oregon. In this paper we introduce the basic concepts of structural equation modeling (SEM) for consumers of research. The purpose is to help provide readers a basis from which articles employing SEM can evaluated; but not necessarily to teach readers how to conduct an analysis. TechRpt_1306