Figuring Out Factors: The Use and Misuse of Factor Analysis:

摘要: Factor analysis is a technique which designed to reveal whether or not the pattern of responses on number tests can be explained by smaller underlying traits factors. Similarly, it used indicate various items questionnaire grouped into few clusters with each cluster reflecting different construct. As all multivariate statistical tests, quite powerful and provide much information about instruments being used. there are many ways abused misinterpreted. This paper will explain basics factor some guidelines relating how results should reported.