Factor Analysis
This module introduces the statistical techniques of Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) is used to uncover the latent structure (dimensions) of a set of variables. It reduces the attribute space from a larger number of variables to a smaller number of factors. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) examines whether collected data correspond to a model of what the data are meant to measure. STATA will be introduced as a powerful tool to conduct confirmatory factor analysis. A brief introduction will be given to confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling.
- Session 1: Exploratory Factor Analysis Introduction
- Session 2: Factor Analysis Applications
- Session 3: CFA and Path Analysis with STATA
- Session 4: Introduction to SEM and programming
- University Students from Tier 1 Departments
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here
- Students are expected to be familiar with basic statistical concepts such as variance, correlation and regression
- The course also assumes familiarity with using the essential features of Stata
Number of sessions: 6
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 2 Mar 2020 11:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 13:00 | 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 6 | map | Katherine M. Auty |
| 2 | Mon 2 Mar 2020 14:00 - 16:00 | 14:00 - 16:00 | Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site | map | Katherine M. Auty |
| 3 | Mon 9 Mar 2020 11:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 13:00 | 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 4 | map | Katherine M. Auty |
| 4 | Mon 9 Mar 2020 14:00 - 16:00 | 14:00 - 16:00 | Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site | map | Katherine M. Auty |
| 5 | Wed 18 Mar 2020 11:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 13:00 | 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 2 | map | Katherine M. Auty |
| 6 | Wed 18 Mar 2020 14:00 - 16:00 | 14:00 - 16:00 | Titan Teaching Room 2, New Museums Site | map | Katherine M. Auty |
Stata
There may be a practical exercise at the end of the module.
- Bartholomew, D. J., Steele, F., & Moustaki, I. (2008). Analysis of Multivariate Social Science Data (2nd ed ed.). New York, NY: Chapman & Hall/CRC Press.
- Long, J. S. (1983). Confirmatory Factor Analysis: A Preface to LISREL. SAGE Publications.
- Kim, J. O., & Mueller, C. W. (1978). Factor Analysis: Statistical Methods and Practical Issues. SAGE Publications.
- LP., S., Hamilton, L. C., & Corporation, S. (2011). Stata Structural Equation Modeling Reference Manual-Release 12. StataCorp LP.
In addition, there are chapters on Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis in the Electronic Statistics Textbook (EST).
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