Factor Retention Decisions in Exploratory Factor Analysis: a Tutorial on Parallel Analysis
指出平行分析是探索性因子分析中最准确的因子保留方法之一，但在管理和组织研究中未被充分利用，因此提供了逐步操作指南，并用明尼苏达满意度问卷数据举例。
The decision of how many factors to retain is a critical component of exploratory factor analysis. Evidence is presented that parallel analysis is one of the most accurate factor retention methods while also being one of the most underutilized in management and organizational research. Therefore, a step-by-step guide to performing parallel analysis is described, and an example is provided using data from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire. Recommendations for making factor retention decisions are discussed.