Recent Developments in the Factor Analysis of Categorical Variables. Research Report [electronic resource] / Robert J. Mislevy.

This paper reviews recent work in factor analysis of categorical variables. Emphasis is on the generalized least squares solution. A section on maximum likelihood solution focuses on extensions of the classical model, especially the normal case. Many of the recent developments have taken place withi...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author:	Mislevy, Robert J.
Corporate Author:	Educational Testing Service
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1985.
Subjects:	Correlation. Estimation (Mathematics) Factor Analysis. Factor Structure. Latent Trait Theory. Least Squares Statistics. Mathematical Models. Maximum Likelihood Statistics. Statistical Studies.