Maximum-likelihood estimation in common factor analysis: A cautionary note

Offers some perspectives on the application of certain modern techniques, particularly maximum-likelihood estimation, for fitting the common factor analysis model to empirical data. Four general cautions are expressed: (a) Results from alternative factoring methods are typically similar, (b) commonl

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