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Area of Science:

  • Psychometrics
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) relies on accurate factor score estimation.
  • Existing methods for factor score prediction may lack flexibility in reflecting specific model properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce novel model-related (MR) factor score predictors for confirmatory factor models.
  • To develop a method for creating factor score predictors with specific, desired properties.

Main Methods:

  • Development based on Schönemann and Steiger's regression score components.
  • Application of partial Procrustes rotation towards a target pattern.
  • Demonstration using two examples of MR factor score predictor construction.

Main Results:

  • Rotation of factor score predictors does not affect the reproduced covariance matrix.
  • MR factor score predictors can be constructed to reflect specific constraints of a factor model.
  • Partial Procrustes rotation enables tailoring predictors to target properties.

Conclusions:

  • MR factor score predictors offer a flexible approach to factor score estimation in CFA.
  • The proposed method allows for the creation of predictors aligned with specific theoretical or empirical interests.
  • This enhances the utility of factor analysis by providing more targeted factor score representations.