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Beauducel, André; Kersting, Martin – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2020
We investigated by means of a simulation study how well methods for factor rotation can identify a two-facet simple structure. Samples were generated from orthogonal and oblique two-facet population factor models with 4 (2 factors per facet) to 12 factors (6 factors per facet). Samples drawn from orthogonal populations were submitted to factor…
Descriptors: Factor Structure, Factor Analysis, Sample Size, Intelligence
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Reeve, Charlie L.; Blacksmith, Nikki – Intelligence, 2009
Factor analysis is arguably one of the most important tools in the science of mental abilities. While many studies have been conducted to make recommendations regarding "best practices" concerning its use, it is unknown the degree to which contemporary ability researchers abide by those standards. The current study sought to evaluate the typical…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Factor Analysis, Researchers, Cognitive Ability
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Cockshott, Felicity C.; Marsh, Nigel V.; Hine, Donald W. – Psychological Assessment, 2006
A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-III; D. Wechsler, 1991) with a sample of 579 Australian children referred for assessment because of academic difficulties in the classroom. The children were administered the WISC-III as part of the initial eligibility determination…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Intelligence, Factor Analysis, Financial Support