On the bias of factor score determinacy coefficients based on different estimation methods of the exploratory factor model

ABSTRACT

The factor score determinacy coefficient represents the common variance of the factor score predictor with the corresponding factor. The aim of the present simulation study was to compare the bias of determinacy coefficients based on different estimation methods of the exploratory factor model. Overall, determinacy coefficients computed from parameters based on maximum likelihood estimation, unweighted least squares estimation, and principal axis factoring were more precise than determinacy coefficients based on generalized least squares estimation and alpha factoring.

KEYWORDS:

• Exploratory factor analysis
• factor score determinacy coefficient
• factor score predictors

MATHEMATICS SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION:

• 62H25