A hierarchical approach to multigroup factorial invariance |
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Authors: | Stephen L Bieber |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Statistics, University of Wyoming, University Station, Box 3332, 82071 Laramie, WY, USA |
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Abstract: | A procedure is presented which permits the analysis of factor analytic problems in which several groups exist. The analysis incorporates a hierarchical scheme of searching for factorial invariance and is an extension of Meredith's (1964) Method One procedure. By overlaying a contextual frame of reference on a traditional factor analysis solution, it is possible to use this technique to examine structural similarity and dissimilarity between groups. The procedure is exhibited in an example and in addition a comparison is made to discriminant analysis. |
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Keywords: | Discriminant analysis Factor analysis Structural similarity Generalized canonical correlation |
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