本文企圖透過AMOS的圖解式功能，導引讀者進入線性結構方程的學術殿堂。文首，簡介了線性結構方程的理論與參數估計之流程。文中，利用驗證性因素分析、徑路分析與共變數分析的實例，示範AMOS的解法，顯示出使用者僅需畫出徑路圖，其餘則交給AMOS。文末，簡略說明了：AMOS的參數估計方法、AMOS程式出錯原因與除錯方法、SEM模式的辨識與適合度指標、與其應用上的應注意事項。

This article presents a non-technical introduction to structural equation modeling(SEM) using AMOS Graphics. It intends to provide an easy access to SEM via the AMOS Graphics interface without much effort and pain. First, SEM is introduced in brevity. Next, for didactic purpose, confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, and covariance analysis are empirically done using AMOS Graphics. What the user needs to do is just draw the path diagram with AMOS drawing tools and it will take care of the model specification and others. Finally, selection of parameter estimation techniques, identification problems, ways of debugging implied AMOS program, uses of model fit indices, cautions with AMOS Graphics applications are briefly discussed.