Topic 2d - Relative Position
Z-scores, percentiles, and t-scores
Topic 3a - Conceptual Introduction to Factor Analysis
Conceptual Introduction to Factor Analysis
Topic 3b - Common Factor Model
Technical details on the mathematical underpinning of the commonf factor model (optional)
Topic 3c- FA Process and Communality
Provides general overview of FA process along with discussion and interpretation of communalities.
Topic 3d - Factor Retention and Extraction
Covering the nature of eigenvalues, factor retention rules and differences between Principal Components Analysis and Principal Factor Analysis.
Topic 3e - Factor Rotation
Meaning, purpose, and types of factor rotation
Topic 3e - Factor Rotation
Discussing the meaning and options for rotating your factor solution.
Topic 3f - Loadings
Discusses what factor loadings are, how interpreated, and role in defining the nature of the factor
Topic 3g - Putting it All Together
Walking through the factor analysis of the WAIS (paying special attention to loadings)
Topic 4a - Concept of Reliability
Why reliability? From physical to psychological.