Step-by-Step Guide to Exploratory Factor Analysis with Stata

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to applied researchers conducting exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using Stata, with screen shots of code and recommendations for evidence-based best practices. It is aimed at readers with little to no mathematical background and maintains an accessible tone.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 09 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step approach to applied researchers conducting exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using Stata. Authored by Dr. Watkins, a renowned expert in the field, the book offers a systematic review of each decision step in EFA, accompanied by screen shots of Stata code and recommendations for evidence-based best practices. Designed with a practical focus, this book is accessible to readers with limited mathematical background, avoiding complex formulas and jargon.

Throughout, Dr. Watkins maintains an approachable tone, using minimal technical terms to facilitate a clear understanding of the key issues involved in applying EFA. He includes numerous scholarly references and quotations to support the reader in responding to editorial reviews and advancing their knowledge in the field.

This guide is particularly valuable for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as for more experienced researchers pursuing multivariate or structure equation modeling courses across the behavioral, medical, and social sciences. By following the step-by-step instructions and insights provided in this book, researchers can effectively analyze their data and uncover meaningful patterns and relationships, contributing to their research endeavors.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367710323