Current Methodological Considerations in Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Autor/in	Schmitt, Thomas A.
Titel	Current Methodological Considerations in Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Quelle	In: Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 29 (2011) 4, S.304-321 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0734-2829
DOI	10.1177/0734282911406653
Schlagwörter	Factor Analysis; Computation; Researchers; Research Methodology; Structural Equation Models + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Faktorenanalyse; Researcher; Forscher; Research method; Forschungsmethode
Abstract	Researchers must make numerous choices when conducting factor analyses, each of which can have significant ramifications on the model results. They must decide on an appropriate sample size to achieve accurate parameter estimates and adequate power, a factor model and estimation method, a method for determining the number of factors and evaluating model fit, and a rotation criterion. Unfortunately, researchers continue to use outdated methods in each of these areas. The present article provides a current overview of these areas in an effort to provide researchers with up-to-date methods and considerations in both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. A demonstration was provided to illustrate current approaches. Choosing between confirmatory and exploratory methods is also discussed, as researchers often make incorrect assumptions about the application of each. (Contains 17 notes and 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10