Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is used to explore the underlying factor structure of observed variables without imposing a predetermined structure, while confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is used to verify a hypothesized factor structure. CFA allows the researcher to test if relationships between observed variables and latent constructs exist as theoretically expected. Both EFA and CFA are commonly used statistical techniques in developing measurement instruments and evaluating their factor structures based on participant response data.
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Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is used to explore the underlying factor structure of observed variables without imposing a predetermined structure, while confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is used to verify a hypothesized factor structure. CFA allows the researcher to test if relationships between observed variables and latent constructs exist as theoretically expected. Both EFA and CFA are commonly used statistical techniques in developing measurement instruments and evaluating their factor structures based on participant response data.
Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is used to explore the underlying factor structure of observed variables without imposing a predetermined structure, while confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is used to verify a hypothesized factor structure. CFA allows the researcher to test if relationships between observed variables and latent constructs exist as theoretically expected. Both EFA and CFA are commonly used statistical techniques in developing measurement instruments and evaluating their factor structures based on participant response data.
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Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is used to explore the underlying factor structure of observed variables without imposing a predetermined structure, while confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is used to verify a hypothesized factor structure. CFA allows the researcher to test if relationships between observed variables and latent constructs exist as theoretically expected. Both EFA and CFA are commonly used statistical techniques in developing measurement instruments and evaluating their factor structures based on participant response data.
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CFA and EFA
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Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) could be described as orderly simplification of interrelated
measures. EFA, traditionally, has been used to explore the possible underlying factor structure of a set of observed variables without imposing a preconceived structure on the outcome (Child, 1990). By performing EFA, the underlying factor structure is identified.
Exploratory Factor Analysis
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Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is a statistical technique used to verify the factor structure of a set of observed variables. CFA allows the researcher to test the hypothesis that a relationship between observed variables and their underlying latent constructs exists. The researcher uses knowledge of the theory, empirical research, or both, postulates the relationship pattern a priori and then tests the hypothesis statistically. The process of data analysis with EFA and CFA will be explained. Examples with FACTOR and CALIS procedures will illustrate EFA and CFA statistical techniques.
Confirmatory Factor Analysis
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CFA and EFA are powerful statistical techniques. An example of CFA and EFA could occur with the development of measurement instruments, e.g. a satisfaction scale, attitudes toward health, customer service questionnaire. A blueprint is developed, questions written, a scale determined, the instrument pilot tested, data collected, and CFA completed. The blueprint identifies the factor structure or what we think it is. However, some questions may not measure what we thought they should. If the factor structure is not confirmed, EFA is the next step. EFA helps us determine what the factor structure looks like according to how participant responses. Exploratory factor analysis is essential to determine underlying constructs for a set of measured variables.
2) Basic step for CFA
1. Developing a theoretically based model.
In confirmatory factor analysis can be illustrated by a synthesis of the
principal components common factor analysis.
For example, brand awareness, brand loyalty and brand image are the sub-factor of brand equity.
2. Checking the assumption.
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