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On the Rectilinear Prediction of Oblique Factors

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2025

Harry H. Harman
Harry H. Harman*
Affiliation:
University of Chicago
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Abstract

The general problem of estimating correlated or uncorrelated factors is treated. It is specifically indicated wherein the prediction of oblique factors differs from that of orthogonal factors. A shortened method of estimation of correlated factors is developed.

Type
Original Paper
Information
Psychometrika , Volume 6 , Issue 1 , February 1941 , pp. 29 - 35
Copyright
Copyright © 1941 Psychometric Society

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Footnotes

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For a description of the methods leading to the “preferred types” of factor solutions see (1, Part II).

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