A Step-by-Step Guide to Exploratory Factor Analysis with Stata by Marley Watkins

Description: A Step-by-Step Guide to Exploratory Factor Analysis with Stata by Marley Watkins This is a concise, easy to use, step-by-step guide for applied researchers conducting exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using Stata. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is a concise, easy to use, step-by-step guide for applied researchers conducting exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using Stata. In this book, Dr. Watkins systematically reviews each decision step in EFA with screen shots of Stata code and recommends evidence-based best practice procedures. This is an eminently applied, practical approach with few or no formulas and is aimed at readers with little to no mathematical background. Dr. Watkins maintains an accessible tone throughout and uses minimal jargon and formula to help facilitate grasp of the key issues users will face when applying EFA, along with how to implement, interpret, and report results. Copious scholarly references and quotations are included to support the reader in responding to editorial reviews.This is a valuable resource for upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as for more experienced researchers undertaking multivariate or structure equation modeling courses across the behavioral, medical, and social sciences. Author Biography Marley W. Watkins earned a PhD in Educational Psychology and Measurements with a specialty in School Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA. He is currently Research Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Baylor University, USA, and has authored more than 200 articles, books, and chapters and presented more than 150 papers at professional conferences. Table of Contents Preface 1. Introduction 2. Data 3. Stata Software4. Importing and Saving Data 5. Decision Steps in Exploratory Factor Analysis 6. Step 1: Variables to Include 7. Step 2: Participants 8. Step 3: Data Screening 9. Step 4: Is Exploratory Factor Analysis Appropriate?10. Step 5: Factor Analysis Model 11. Step 6: Factor Extraction Method 12. Step 7: How many Factors to Retain 13. Step 8: Rotate Factors 14. Step 9: Interpret Exploratory Factor Analysis Results 15. Step 10: Report Exploratory Factor Analysis Results 16. Exploratory Factor Analysis with Categorical Variables17. Higher-Order and Bifactor Models 18. Exploratory versus Confirmatory Factor Analysis19. Practice ExercisesReferences and Resources Review "This book is an important contribution to the field. I have been publishing articles using EFA for over 30 years, yet it provided me with new insights and information on EFA. More importantly, the material is easy to follow and accessible to researchers and graduate students new to EFA. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to become competent in EFA."Joseph J. Glutting, University of Delaware, USA"A Step-by-Step Guide to Exploratory Factor Analysis with Stata offers not only an explanation of how to use Stata but also a clear overview of how to conduct an EFA. It is a valuable resource for students and researchers alike."Stefan C. Dombrowski, Rider University, USA"This book is an amazing resource for those new to factor analysis as well as those who have used it for some time. It is a terrific guide to best practices in exploratory factor analysis with rich explanations and descriptions for why various procedures are used and equally terrific in providing resources and guidance for using Stata for conducting factor analysis. I highly recommend this book."Gary L. Canivez, Eastern Illinois University, USA"This is by far, the best book of its kind. Professor Watkins has an accessible and engaging writing style that nicely blends underlying theoretical assumptions of exploratory factor analysis with easy-to-follow, practical suggestions for the statistical calculations. This text will be a tremendous resource for beginning, intermediate, and advanced researchers. Highly recommended!"Joseph C. Kush, Duquesne University, USA Details ISBN0367710994 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0367710994 ISBN-13 9780367710996 Format Hardcover Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2021-09-09 UK Release Date 2021-09-09 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 77 Line drawings, color; 37 Halftones, color; 114 Illustrations, color AU Release Date 2021-09-09 NZ Release Date 2021-09-09 Pages 196 Author Marley Watkins Alternative 9780367710323 DEWEY 519.5350285536 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134408088;

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