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Dimitris Mavridis1, Ioannis Ntzoufras

  • 1Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, Greece; Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Ioannina School of Medicine, Greece.

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This study introduces a novel Markov chain Monte Carlo algorithm for selecting optimal subsets of variables in factor analysis. The method enhances model interpretability by identifying key manifest variables and their factor associations.

Keywords:
Gibbs samplingMarkov Chain Monte CarloPrior SpecificationStochastic Search Variable Selectionfactor selection

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Psychometrics
  • Machine Learning

Background:

  • Factor analysis models are widely used for dimensionality reduction.
  • Identifying relevant manifest variables is crucial for accurate model interpretation.
  • Existing methods may lack efficiency in variable and factor selection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an efficient algorithm for identifying optimal subsets of manifest variables in factor analysis.
  • To extend the algorithm for simultaneous factor selection.
  • To provide a practical procedure for prior parameter specification.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithm.
  • Stochastic search variable selection (SSVS) based on George and McCulloch (1993).
  • Incorporation of normal mixture priors for model loadings and latent indicators.
  • Use of a Gibbs sampler for posterior distribution simulation.

Main Results:

  • The algorithm effectively identifies promising subsets of manifest variables for factor analysis.
  • The extended method allows for simultaneous factor selection.
  • Demonstrated utility through application to real and simulated datasets.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed MCMC algorithm provides an effective approach for variable and factor selection in factor analysis.
  • The method enhances the interpretability and efficiency of factor analysis models.
  • The approach is validated by its performance on diverse datasets.