Deciding on the ratio of number of subjects to number of variables in factor analysis
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Issue Date
1982
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Authors
Baggaley, Andrew R.
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Citation
Baggaley, A. R. (1982). Deciding on the Ratio of Number of Subjects to Number of Variables in Factor Analysis. Multivariate Experimental Clinical Research, 6(2), 81-85.
Abstract
The appropriate rations among the number of subjects, variables, and retained factors in a factor analysis has been much disputed. A theoretical rationale is developed for deciding on the ration of subjects to variables. Some rules of thumb are suggested for this and related issues.