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Dombrowski, Stefan C.; McGill, Ryan J.; Canivez, Gary L.; Watkins, Marley W.; Beaujean, A. Alexander – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2021
This article addresses conceptual and methodological shortcomings regarding conducting and interpreting intelligence test factor analytic research that appeared in the Decker, S. L., Bridges, R. M., Luedke, J. C., & Eason, M. J. (2020). Dimensional evaluation of cognitive measures: Methodological confounds and theoretical concerns.…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Intelligence Tests, Psychoeducational Methods, Error Patterns
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Kaiser, Henry F. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1981
A revised version of Kaiser's Measure of Sampling Adequacy for factor-analytic data matrices is presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Correlation, Factor Analysis, Research Problems, Sampling
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Sullins, Walter L. – Contemporary Education, 1983
This paper comments on the impact of computers on statistical analysis and presents a concise, nontechnical overview of five statistical methods now being applied in educational research. Appropriate uses of these techniques are pointed out, along with dangers concerning misapplications. (PP)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Discriminant Analysis, Educational Research
Allal, Linda – 1986
This paper discusses the theoretical scope and practical applicability of generalizability (G) theory through the principle of symmetry. Major ideas are summarized and factors hindering applications of G theory in research conducted in French-speaking Europe are presented. The principle of symmetry affirms that any factor of a design can be…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Educational Research, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure
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Johnson, David E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Provides an exercise for introducing research methods to undergraduates. The students view a graph revealing that left-handed people are underrepresented in older age groups. Small group discussions attempt to explain this phenomenon. A follow-up class discussion focuses on the different approaches and methods available for interpreting the data.…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Critical Thinking, Data Interpretation, Factor Analysis