Abstract
The present article overviews the decisions researchers must make in the use of factor analysis as a research tool. The decisions are divided into four areas of consideration: conceptual/theoretical, design, statistical, and reporting. These four areas are linked to planning, conducting, and reporting factor analysis studies. A series of questions summarize the issues discussed and serves as a guide for conducting or reviewing factor analytic research. Reprinted by permission of the publisher.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 13-33 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Journal of Vocational Education Research |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 1998 |
Keywords
- Factor analysis
- Education research methodology