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  • Psychometrics
  • Statistical modeling
  • Machine learning

Background:

  • Determining the correct number of factors is critical for valid exploratory factor analysis (EFA).
  • The novel Factor Forest method, using data simulation and machine learning, shows high accuracy for continuous data.
  • Its performance with ordinal data, common in surveys, remains unevaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Factor Forest method's accuracy for determining the number of factors in exploratory factor analysis using ordinal data.
  • To compare the Factor Forest's performance against established factor retention criteria.

Main Methods:

  • A simulation study was conducted using ordinal data with varying categories (2-6).
  • The Factor Forest method was applied to simulated ordinal datasets.
  • Performance was compared against Parallel Analysis, Comparison Data, Empirical Kaiser Criterion, and Kaiser Guttman Rule.

Main Results:

  • The Factor Forest demonstrated superior overall accuracy across all tested ordinal data types compared to the evaluated criteria.
  • It proved effective for ordinal data with five or more categories in most scenarios.
  • Accuracy improved for binary or lower-category ordinal data with larger sample sizes.

Conclusions:

  • The Factor Forest is a reliable method for factor number determination with ordinal data, particularly for scales with 5+ categories.
  • It offers a more accurate alternative to traditional methods, especially in complex data structures.
  • Its applicability extends to lower-category ordinal data under conditions of sufficient sample size.