
S1E22: Factor Analysis -- The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Quantitude
Interpreting Exploratory Factor Analysis Results
Exploratory factor analysis can yield a dominant factor due to the correlation between anxiety and depression, potentially overshadowing the underlying mechanisms influencing these mental health conditions. The analysis may struggle to uncover the original mechanisms and could lead to an indeterminacy issue. This challenge can be addressed by integrating prior beliefs into the analysis process and acknowledging the limitations of exploratory factor analysis when interpreting results.
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