EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS

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EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS

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HI

IS THE EFA NECESSARY TO DO BEFORE EVALUATING OUTER MODEL ?

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please i need the answer
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Hi,

EFA appropriate for development construct. In SEM and PLS used CFA for evaluation outer moder or measurement model. Check literature below for different EFA and CFA.

Kline, R. B. 2013. "Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis," In Y. Petscher & C. Schatsschneider (Eds.), Applied quantitative analysis in the social sciences. New York: Routledge.

Widaman, K. F. 2011. "Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis," In H. Cooper, P. M. Camic, D. L. Long, A. T. Panter, D. Rindskopf, & K. J. Sher (Eds.), APA handbook of research methods in psychology, Vol. 3: Data analysis and research publication (pp. 361-389). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

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