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Provide a systematic, evidence-based practical guide for conducting exploratory factor analysis to resolve pervasive methodological shortcomings in psychological research.

April 1, 2018Journal of Black PsychologyOpen Access

Exploratory Factor Analysis: A Guide to Best Practice

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Provide a systematic, evidence-based practical guide for conducting exploratory factor analysis to resolve pervasive methodological shortcomings in psychological research.
Synthesized findings from methodological reviews regarding common decision points and analytical errors in exploratory factor analysis.
Developed a step-by-step operational workflow supplemented with an applied illustrative example accessible to researchers with modest statistical training.
Identified that published literature frequently exhibits suboptimal methodological decisions and inadequate reporting during factor analytic procedures.
Established clear criteria for navigating major decision points, including extraction techniques, retention criteria, and rotation methods.

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MWMarley W. WatkinsBaylor University

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Methodological review demonstrates best practices for exploratory factor analysis in psychological research, highlighting evidence-based decisions to prevent poor method choices.

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Methodological review demonstrates best practices for exploratory factor analysis in psychological research, highlighting evidence-based decisions to prevent poor method choices.

Exploratory Factor Analysis: A Guide to Best Practice

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