RES 603- Advanced Data Management and Analysis (SCALING AND EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS)

Module 1 – Case

SCALING AND EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS
Assignment Overview
This case assignment focuses on understanding and synthesizing the use of multidimensional constructs (latent variables) and/or EFA in published research in your field.

Case Assignment
Please reflect on your selected research direction and find (using Web of Science or ProQuest for example) three papers (ideally from top-ranked journals) that used multi-item constructs and exploratory factor analysis. Read these papers and reflect on the readings assigned for this week. Address the following points in a synthesized set of paragraphs.

What are the measured multi-item constructs/ latent variables? Give example items or the full scales
Why did the authors need to use EFA?
Comment on the validity of these constructs
Could the authors do a better job finding and measuring these constructs?
Please organize your paper in a scholarly way. Add section titles when necessary. Explain your logic and when appropriate, use external sources and use proper citations.
The paper is usually between 3 and 10 pages long.
Assignment Expectations
Able to understand multi-items scale generation and validity assessment procedures in research.
Able to effectively and efficiently describe multi-items scales and their aspects of validity.
Write research reports with clarity, depth and critical thinking.
Completeness and coherence: Chain of thought is easy to follow.
Collected relevant evidences and consulted additional papers/resources to support the propositions.
Paper is clearly written with appropriate format. Reference list is complete. Citation is properly done.

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