A Step-by-Step Guide to Exploratory Factor Analysis with SPSS by Marley W. Watki

Description: A Step-by-Step Guide to Exploratory Factor Analysis with SPSS by Marley W. Watkins This is a concise, easy to use, step-by-step guide for applied researchers conducting exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using SPSS. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is a concise, easy to use, step-by-step guide for applied researchers conducting exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using SPSS.In this book, Dr. Watkins systematically reviews each decision step in EFA with screen shots and code from SPSS and recommends evidence-based best-practice procedures. This is an eminently applied, practical approach with few or no formulas and is aimed at readers with little to no mathematical background. Dr. Watkins maintains an accessible tone throughout and uses minimal jargon to help facilitate grasp of the key issues users will face while applying EFA, along with how to implement, interpret, and report results. Copious scholarly references and quotations are included to support the reader in responding to editorial reviews.This is a valuable resource for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as for more experienced researchers undertaking multivariate or structure equation modeling courses across the behavioral, medical, and social sciences. Author Biography Marley W. Watkins earned a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Measurements with a specialty in School Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA. He is currently Research Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Baylor University, USA, and has authored more than 200 articles, books, and chapters and presented more than 150 papers at professional conferences. Table of Contents List of FiguresPreface 1. Introduction: Historical Foundations2. Data 3. SPSS Software4. Importing and Saving Data 5. Decision Steps in Exploratory Factor Analysis 6. Step 1: Variables to Include 7. Step 2: Participants 8. Step 3: Data Screening 9. Step 4: Is Exploratory Factor Analysis Appropriate?10. Step 5: Factor Analysis Model 11. Step 6: Factor Extraction Method 12. Step 7: How Many Factors to Retain 13. Step 8: Rotate Factors 14. Step 9: Interpret Exploratory Factor Analysis Results 15. Step 10: Report Exploratory Factor Analysis Results 16. Exploratory Factor Analysis with Categorical Variables17. Higher-Order and Bifactor Models 18. Exploratory Versus Confirmatory Factor Analysis19. Practice ExercisesReferences and ResourcesIndex Review "This book is an important contribution to the field. I have been publishing articles using EFA for over 30 years, yet it provided me with new insights and information on EFA. More importantly, the material is easy to follow and accessible to researchers and graduate students new to EFA. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to become competent in EFA." – Joseph J. Glutting, University of Delaware, USA"This book provides a remarkably clear and detailed presentation of best practices in exploratory factor analysis (EFA) that will be of tremendous help to those first learning to understand and conduct EFA and also a great resource for already using EFA or teaching its use. Its well organized and sequenced presentation of historical development and contemporary use, including annotated descriptions and illustrations, and sample data sets for practice, are invaluable for instruction or self-guided learning. As one who routinely conducts EFA using SPSS I have welcomed Dr. Watkins creation and free distribution of standalone software to conduct various analyses related to EFA that are not available in SPSS (although they should be) and examples of their use (as well as other applications or SPSS syntax published in the literature) are indispensable resources. I cannot recommend this book more highly!" – Gary L. Canivez, Eastern Illinois University, USA"A Step-by-Step Guide to Exploratory Factor Analysis with SPSS offers not only an explanation of how to use the SPSS syntax but also a clear overview of how to conduct an EFA. It is a valuable resource for students and researchers alike." – Stefan C. Dombrowski, Rider University, USA"This is by far, the best book of its kind. Professor Watkins has an accessible and engaging writing style that nicely blends underlying theoretical assumptions of exploratory factor analysis with easy-to-follow, practical suggestions for the statistical calculations. This text will be a tremendous resource for beginning, intermediate, and advanced researchers. Highly recommended!" – Joseph C. Kush, Duquesne University, USA"This book is an important contribution to the field. I have been publishing articles using EFA for over 30 years, yet it provided me with new insights and information on EFA. More importantly, the material is easy to follow and accessible to researchers and graduate students new to EFA. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to become competent in EFA." Joseph J. Glutting, University of Delaware, USA"This book provides a remarkably clear and detailed presentation of best practices in exploratory factor analysis (EFA) that will be of tremendous help to those first learning to understand and conduct EFA and also a great resource for already using EFA or teaching its use. Its well organized and sequenced presentation of historical development and contemporary use, including annotated descriptions and illustrations, and sample data sets for practice, are invaluable for instruction or self-guided learning. As one who routinely conducts EFA using SPSS I have welcomed Dr. Watkins creation and free distribution of standalone software to conduct various analyses related to EFA that are not available in SPSS (although they should be) and examples of their use (as well as other applications or SPSS syntax published in the literature) are indispensable resources. I cannot recommend this book more highly!" Gary L. Canivez, Eastern Illinois University, USA"A Step-by-Step Guide to Exploratory Factor Analysis with SPSS offers not only an explanation of how to use the SPSS syntax but also a clear overview of how to conduct an EFA. It is a valuable resource for students and researchers alike." Stefan C. Dombrowski, Rider University, USA"This is by far, the best book of its kind. Professor Watkins has an accessible and engaging writing style that nicely blends underlying theoretical assumptions of exploratory factor analysis with easy-to-follow, practical suggestions for the statistical calculations. This text will be a tremendous resource for beginning, intermediate, and advanced researchers. Highly recommended!"Joseph C. Kush, Duquesne University, USA Details ISBN0367711117 Author Marley W. Watkins Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2021 ISBN-10 0367711117 ISBN-13 9780367711115 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-06-22 Language English UK Release Date 2021-06-22 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 34 Line drawings, color; 112 Halftones, color; 146 Illustrations, color AU Release Date 2021-06-22 NZ Release Date 2021-06-22 Pages 204 Alternative 9780367710316 DEWEY 519.5354 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139866826;

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