On exploratory factor analysis: A review of recent evidence, an assessment of current practice, and recommendations for future use.

Exploratory factor analysis (hereafter, factor analysis) is a complex statistical method that is integral to many fields of research. Using factor analysis requires researchers to make several decisions, each of which affects the solutions generated. In this paper, we focus on five major decisions t...

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Published in:International Journal of Nursing Studies Vol. 51; no. 3; pp. 511 - 522
Main Authors: Gaskin, Cadeyrn J., Happell, Brenda
Format: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Elsevier B.V. 2014
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