Describes the mathematical and logical foundations at a level which does not presume advanced mathematical or statistical skills, illustrating how to do factor analysis with several of the more popular packaged computer programmes.

Factor Analysis

by Jae-On Kim and Charles W. Mueller

Published December 1978
Describes various commonly used methods of initial factoring and factor rotation. In addition to a full discussion of exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and various methods of constructing factor scales are also presented.