A Cautionary Note on the Use of Principal Components Analysis

Edgar F. Borgatta, Kyle Kercher and Donald E. Stull
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Edgar F. Borgatta: University of Washington
Kyle Kercher: University of Washington
Donald E. Stull: University of Akron

Sociological Methods & Research, 1986, vol. 15, issue 1-2, 160-168

Abstract: Principal components analysis and common factor analysis can provide similar results; however, to assume the results will be similar can lead to serious error. A simple example is provided to show how results can be substantially different.

Date: 1986
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DOI: 10.1177/0049124186015001011

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