The author examines the measurement and modeling procedures employed by Gaski in a study of the relationships among a channel entity's power sources. A correct specification of the measurement model provides different parameter estimates and conclusions about the fit of the models. A respecification also overcomes Gaski's problems with model identification and provides information not available in the original analysis.
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