Common Factor Analysis Versus Principal Component Analysis: Choice for Symptom Cluster Research
The purpose of this paper is to examine differences between two factor analytical methods and their relevance for symptom cluster research: common factor analysis (CFA) versus principal component analysis (PCA). Methods: Literature was critically reviewed to elucidate the differences between CFA and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2008-03-01
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| Series: | Asian Nursing Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1976131708600250 |