A Comparison of Methods for Determining the Number of Factors to Retain with Exploratory Factor Analysis of Dichotomous Data

Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is a very widely used statistical procedure in the social and behavioral sciences. This technique features in validity studies, as well as investigations of latent structure underlying observed measurements. A primary aspect of using EFA is determining the number of...

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Main Author: W. Holmes Finch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Psych
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8611/5/3/67