NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES

(Established under the Universities Act No 16 of 1978)

MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

NCAS Inspiring Higher Education

6A, SUKHASTAN GARDENS, WARD PLACE, COLOMBO 7, SRI LANKA. Tel: 0112-685850, 0112-693974 Fax: 0112-693975

Two day workshop by National Centre for Advanced Studies(NCAS)

AMOS is a software that is using for Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for quantitative research.

Workshop Content For Whom?

Academics pursuing postgraduate studies like
 Introduction to quantitative research MBA, MSc.,MPhil or PhD;
 Identify components of a research model to SEM Researchers & managers in the private and
 Define and Coding variables in the model public sectors
 Pre analyses required for SEM
 Introduction to Validity and Reliability tests with AMOS From Whom?
 Introduction to AMOS Graphic Tools Prof. JASK Jayakody
 Develop Measurement Models (first & second order) Dr. Nilakshi W K Galahitiyawe
and reporting results
 Structural Modeling/Path Analysis Reporting results, When?
 Model comparisons with GOF 11th & 12th July 2019 (9.00 am to 4.30 pm)
 Tests for Moderators and Mediators
 Solving issues with models Workshop Fee:
Rs.12,000/- (covers learning materials, lunch &
Objective refreshment )
 To provide the participants the understanding of
questionnaire validation in pure positivistic research. Venue
 To develop conceptual and technical skills of analyzing NCAS Research Lab
quantitative data with AMOS.
 To develop basic skills of reporting results.

Entry Requirements:

A degree from a recognized university or work experience in a relevant discipline. Knowledge about
SPSS and Statistics.

Enrolment Deadline: 28th June 2019

(Only 15 participants will be enrolled on first-come first-serve basis)

Registration:
You are requested to fill out the registration form and confirm (by fax or e-mail) your participation on or
before 28th June 2019 . Registration form could be obtained in person or by sending a self-addressed
stamped envelope to the Course Coordinator or by email. It could also be downloaded from NCAS website
(www.ncas.ac.lk).The non-refundable fee should be credited to the NCAS Account No. 3532126 at the Bank of
Ceylon, Independence Square Branch, Colombo 7, and the copy of the deposit slip should be forwarded to us
with the duly completed registration form.
For registration please contact: T.P. 0112685850, 0112693975
Web: www.ncas.ac.lk Email: sc@ncas.ac.lk