S1E22: Factor Analysis -- The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Quantitude
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Balancing Confirmatory and Exploratory Approaches
The practice of confirmatory factor analysis gradually drifts towards the center of the continuum, utilizing data fit rather than a fixed theory to guide the analysis. Although conducted in the name of truth, modifications to the model are made based on data feedback, ultimately blurring the accuracy of original hypothesis tests. This practice may deviate from pure confirmatory analysis but is deemed acceptable to yield more valuable insights.
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