SEM_SESQA

This dataset includes a JMP file for data preparation (distribution, correlation, transformation) and a R script for conducting structural equational modeling in the Southeast Piedmont. Please note that the analyses are based on secondary public datasets. Please use the following references for acquiring original data:
[dataset] Bell, A.H., Olds, H.T., 2019. Southeast Regional Stream Quality Assessment Ecological Data: U.S. Geological Survey data release. https://doi.org/10.5066/P97JHRX1.
[dataset] Button, D.T., Van Metre, P.C., Waite, I.R., Nowell, L.H., Sheibley, R.W., Bell, A.H., Konrad, C.P., Carlisle, D.M., 2021. Physical and Chemical Stressor Metrics for Stream Ecosystems in Five U.S. Regions Generated by the Regional Stream Quality Assessment, 2013-2017. USGS Data Release In Press.
[dataset] Qi, S.L., Nakagaki, N., 2020. Selected environmental characteristics of sampled sites, watersheds, and riparian zones for the US Geological Survey Regional Stream Quality Assessment, 2013 to 2017: US Geological Survey Data Release. https://doi.org/10.5066/P962N215.
[dataset] Qi, S.L., Nakagaki, N., Van Metre, P.C., Clark, J.M., Baker, N.T., Rapp, J.L., Falcone, J.A., Button, D.T., Journey, C.A., Bell, A.H., 2017. Geospatial Database of the Study Boundary, Sampled Sites, Watersheds, and Riparian Zones for the U.S. Geological Survey Southeast Stream Quality Assessment: U.S. Geological Survey data release. https://doi.org/10.5066/F75Q4TKG.