Making Sense of Factor Analysis

The book offers a clear and accessible guide to factor analysis, particularly for instrument development in health care research. It presents a step-by-step methodology for using statistical software such as SPSS and SAS, highlighting the critical decisions involved in data analysis. The authors, Marjorie A. Pett, Nancy M. Lackey, and John J. Sullivan, focus on the connection between factor analysis and test construction, ensuring readers can effectively conduct and interpret their analyses.