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Peer reviewedPaunonen, Sampo V. – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 1987
Study determines that solutions derived by multiple group analysis and item-total correlation analysis were generally most interpretable from a psychological perspective. It was concluded that their application to test construction is preferred over Procrustean or confirmatory maximum likelihood approaches. (RB)
Descriptors: Correlation, Data Analysis, Factor Analysis, Psychological Testing
Peer reviewedPayne, Frank D. – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 1974
Descriptors: Ambiguity, Personality Assessment, Personality Measures, Response Style (Tests)
Peer reviewedGrote, Gudela F.; James, Lawrence R. – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 1991
Validity evidence for a new instrument, the Situation-Response Measure of Achievement Motivation for analyzing cross-situational consistency of achievement-related behavior, is presented in a study of 246 college students. Exploratory factor analysis indicates the presence of two factors, striving and apprehensiveness. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Need, Behavior Patterns, Coherence
