Software Reviews : PASE: Program for the Analysis of Structural Equations Reviewed by Frank M. Howell,North Carolina State University Publisher: Ideal Systems,Box 581,Fairfield,IA 52556 (telephone: [phone]) Materials: One disk,user's manual Price: $125 Machine Specificity: Apple II + /IIe/IIc (under DOs 3.3) System Requirements: 48k,one disk drive,printer optional Effectiveness: Good User-Friendliness: Good Documentation: Excellent

Abstract

One of the only microcomputer programs specifically for structural equation analysis, PASE is a useful tool for students and researchers who are learning or using this statistical technique. A key feature is the automatic computation of total, direct, and indirect effects, which are summarized in concise form. Some revisions could be implemented that would make PASE a very useful addition to the statistical arsenal of the social scientist.