Contents: Preface to the First Edition. Preface to the Second Edition. Introduction. The Factor Analytic Model. Factor Extraction by the Centroid Method. Methods of Factor Extraction. Orthogonal Hand Rotations. Oblique Hand Rotations. Simple Structure and Other Rotational Criteria. Planning the Standard Design Factor Analysis. Alternate Designs in Factor Analysis. Interpretation and Application of Factor Analytic Results. Development of the Comrey Personality Scales: An Example of the Use of Factor Analysis. Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Structural Equation Models. Computer Programs.
Andrew L. Comrey, Howard B. Lee
"...balanced, comprehensive, and clear discussions of the available
options for factor-analytic statistical models....an excellent
supplement because of the discussions of different factor-analytic
criteria and comparisons between various algorithms presented in
the book."
—Technometrics"...it has considerable merit as an
intermediate-level text....readers will find this to be a useful
(albeit challenging) volume for increasing their knowledge of the
mathematical basis of factor analysis. It contains the most
readable treatment I have found of the matrix algebra involved in
factor analysis....I know of no better source for developing an
understanding of the computations involved in factor analysis."
—Contemporary Psychology"The discussions of rotational criteria,
planning, design issues, factor interpretation (essential reading
by anyone using factor analysis) and the writing up of results are
excellent. The description and insights into how factor analysis
was used in the development of the Comrey personality scales I
found extremely useful and informative. The blend of both theory
and practice adds tremendous value to the book."
—The Statistician
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