Viability of Exploratory Factor Analysis as a Precursor to Confirmatory Factor Analysis.

Gerbing, David W.; Hamilton, Janet G.

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ERIC Number: EJ535158

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Publication Date: 1996

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Viability of Exploratory Factor Analysis as a Precursor to Confirmatory Factor Analysis.

Gerbing, David W.; Hamilton, Janet G.

Structural Equation Modeling, v3 n1 p62-72 1996

A Monte Carlo study evaluated the effectiveness of different factor analysis extraction and rotation methods for identifying the known population multiple-indicator measurement model. Results demonstrate that exploratory factor analysis can contribute to a useful heuristic strategy for model specification prior to cross-validation with confirmatory factor analysis. (SLD)

Descriptors: Heuristics, Mathematical Models, Measurement Techniques, Monte Carlo Methods, Sample Size, Structural Equation Models

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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