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1. Download the data from European Social Survey (2012), round 6. http://europeansocialsurvey.org
2. Choose one of the scales to analyze:

• generalized and instutional trust (A3-A5 + B2-B8);
• overall mood scale (D2 - D15);
• locus of control scale (D16 - D19);
• perceptions of democracy (E17-E29);
• basic human values (A-E in Supplementary questionnaire)

Check with the main questionnaire to make sure you are using the right scale.

4. Choose three countries from the same region of Europe (e.g. Nordic countries, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean)
5. Run a pooled sample CFA. If you have no idea about the structure, run EFA first. You can drop some items, but explain why.
6. Conduct the measurement invariance test using multiple group confirmatory factor analysis.
7. Discuss the results (what can be correctly compared across these three countries? what can not be compared? why?), speculate on possible sources of non-invariance and grounds for invariance. Write it up in 1000-1500 words and supplement with the necessary tables and diagrams.

If you want to master your skills with measurement invariance testing and get feedback, submit the report of this task to me: maksim.rudnev@gmail.com