Revista Argentina de Ciencias del Comportamiento (Dec 2014)
Exploratory Factor Analysis: Conceptual and Methodological Basis
Abstract
The present work reviews the foundations and principal procedures of exploratory factor analysis conceived as an essential method for the construction, adjustment and validation of psychological tests. The article considers the principal strategic decisions that researcher must make during the implementation of this methodology. Additionally, this work presents discussions regarding different conceptual and methodological considerations that exploratory factor analysis presents in each phase of methodology’s application.