Factor Analysis

Hillsdale, N.J.: L. Erlbaum Associates, 1983. Second edition. xvii, 425 pages: illustrations; 24 cm Hiliting intermittently throuhgout (approx. 10 pages only); else very good+ thus.Tight. Hardcover. ISBN: 9780898592023, 089859202X

Focusing on analysis as a scientific tool in psychology, education, sociology, and related areas, this text presents mathematical understanding and discussion of applications, and empirical evaluations of the importance of mathematical distinctions for applied scientific analysis.Contents: Introduction. Basic factor models. Matrix algebra and factor analysis. Geometric representation of factor models. Diagonal and multiple-group analysis. Principal 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.