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Factor Analytic Evidence for the Construct Validity of Scores: A Historical Overview and Some Guidelines.
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Thompson, Bruce; Daniel, Larry G. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1996
Expectations for reporting factor analysis results as part of construct validation are explored in the context of emerging views of measurement validity. Desired practices are discussed for both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. A short computer program for conducting parallel analysis is included. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Construct Validity, Factor Analysis, Guides
Using Q-Technique Factor Analysis in Education Program Evaluations or Research: An Introductory Primer.
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Thompson, Bruce – 1998
This paper explains how Q-technique factor analysis can be used to identify types or clusters of people with similar views. Q-technique factor analysis can be implemented with commonly available statistical software such as the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The paper addresses three questions: (1) How many types (factors) of…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Factor Analysis, Heuristics, Identification