A guide to the proper use of factor analysis in the conduct and reporting of research: Pitfalls to avoid

Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development

Volumn 30, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 156-164

  Merenda, Peter F ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

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EID: 0031641134     PISSN: 07481756     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07481756.1997.12068936     Document Type: Article

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