Richard L Gorsuch

Factor Analysis

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Comprehensive and comprehensible, this classic covers the basic and advanced topics essential for using factor analysis as a scientific tool in psychology, education, sociology, and related areas. Emphasizing the usefulness of the techniques, it presents sufficient mathematical background for understanding and sufficient discussion of applications for effective use. This includes not only theory but also the empirical evaluations of the importance of mathematical distinctions for applied scientific analysis.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 1983
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 161mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 771g
• ISBN-13: 9780898592023
• ISBN-10: 089859202X
• Artikelnr.: 22120592

Autorenporträt

Richard L. Gorsuch

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Preface. Preface to the First Edition. Introduction. Basic Factor
Models. Matrix Algebra and Factor Analysis. Geometric Representation of
Factor Models. Diagonal and Multiple-Group Analysis. Principle Factor
Solutions. Confirmatory Maximum Likelihood Solutions. Determining the
Number of Factors. Rotation and Interpretation of Factors. Rotation.
Higher-Order Factors. Factor Scores. Relating Factors Across Studies. Data
Transformations and Indices of Association. Two- and Three-Mode Factor
Analysis. The Replication and Invariance of Factors. Factor Analysis as a
Research Technique. Epilogue. Appendices: Data for Examples. Computer
Programs for Factor Analysis. Accuracy of Computer Processing.