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A Note on Certain Properties of the Regression Method for Estimating Common Factor Scores

Author(s):
Pennell, Roger
Publication Year:
1969
Report Number:
RB-69-67
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
9
Subject/Key Words:
Factor Analysis, Regression (Statistics), Scoring, Statistical Analysis

Abstract

An alternative derivation of the regression method for estimating common factor scores is presented. The method provides an estimate of the unique factor scores which is used in estimating the common factor scores. Certain relations to canonical factor analysis are discussed as well as certain properties of the resulting estimates.

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