Structural equation modelling for associated factors with dental caries among 3–5-year-old children: a cross-sectional study

Table 4 Goodness of fit measures of SEM model 1 and model 2

Fit index	Index	Recommend levels	Estimate values for hypothesis model
Fit index	Index	Recommend levels	Model 1	Model 2
Absolute fit index	c²/df	< 5	1.76	1.85
	RMSEA	< 0.08	0.018	0.019
	GFI	> 0.9	0.996	0.994
Incremental fit indices	NFI	> 0.9	0.97	0.96
Incremental fit indices	CFI	> 0.9	0.987	0.985

χ²/df the chi-squared fit statistic, RMSEA root-mean-square error of approximation, GFI GOF index, NFI normed fit index, CFI comparative fit index

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