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principal-axis factor analysis

principal-axis factor analysis Principal-axis factor analysis is a research method used to examine the factor structure, or factorial validity, of a measure.

Principal-axis factor analysis is a research method used to examine the factor structure, or factorial validity, of a measure. In this context, it was used to test whether questionnaire items fit the expected underlying factors.