The relationship between the factor structure of a convariance matrix and the factor structure of a partial convariance matrix when one or more variables are partialled out of the original matrix is given in this brief note. (JKS)

The factor differentiation hypothesis suggests that the factor structure of a set of tests tends to differentiate over time, becoming more complex and articulated. This experimental study provides evidence confirming that hypothesis. (Author/JKS)

A two-step weighted least squares estimator for multiple factor analysis of dichotomized variables is discussed. The estimator is based on the first and second order joint probabilities. Asymptotic standard errors and a model test are obtained by applying the Jackknife procedure. (Author)

EXPLORE is a flexible computer program for analyzing multiple data sets. The investigator has the option of focusing on the original variables, or of selecting a reduced rank solution where original variables are summarized by a principal components analysis. (Author/JKS)

A model is presented which allows for the prediction of relationships among stimuli when stimulus responses are linearly related to squared distances between stimulus scale values and person scores along a latent continuum. Applications to developmental and attitudinal data are discussed. (Author/JKS)

Explores whether it is possible to isolate some of the traditional cognitive controls in a group of seriously disturbed psychiatric patients then evaluates whether various diagnostic groups differ from each other and from normals with respect to these cognitive controls. (Author/RK)

Investigated factor structures of Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) and Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC) for 212 normal children. Findings suggest correspondence between: (1) WISC-R Verbal Comprehension and K-ABC Achievement; (2) WISC-R Perceptual Organization and K-ABC Simultaneous Processing; and (3) WISC-R…

Multivariate selection can be represented as a linear transformation in a geometric framework. In this note this approach is extended to describe the effects of selection on regression analysis and to adjust for the effects of selection using the inverse of the linear transformation. (Author/BW)

This study examines the issue of job satisfaction of college faculty from the perspective of Herzberg's "two-factor" theory and assesses the utility of the theory. Data from 1,089 full-time faculty in 20 college and university campuses supports that "intrinsic" factors contribute primarily to job satisfaction. (Author/LMO)

Addresses the theoretically important question of whether g is merely an artifact of the method of constructing psychometric tests and the mathematical operations of factor analysis or whether it has an authentic claim to represent some natural phenomenon that exists independently of psychometrics and factor analysis. (Author/ABB)

Provides an example to illustrate the clustering approach. Discusses the variety of approaches in clustering; choice of cluster analytic techniques; the steps in cluster analysis; the data features such as level, shape, and scatter, that affect cluster results; alternate clustering methods and their relative effectiveness; and applications of…

Investigated sex differences in the factor structure of the Student Developmental Task Inventory, second edition, (STDI-2) in a sample of 319 college students attending fall orientation. Factor analysis showed substantive differences with only minor overlaps in the factors. Questions the validity and reliability of the SDTI-2 and appropriatness of…

Defines psychological morale as a psychological state rather than a personality variable. Reviews literature on related personality states and character traits and reports on the development of an Likert-format inventory designed to measure an individual's psychological morale. Includes sample items and information on ordering the scale. (JDH)

This article evaluated criticisms by Stevens and Aleamoni (1986) of an article by Gardner and Erdle (1984) on aggregation using either raw or standard scores. It was demonstrated that their criticisms were unfounded. (Author)