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Exploratory Factor Analysis and Related Techniques

May 2, 2012
Laura Klem

This and the companion workshop (Logistic Regression and Related Techniques on May 3) are designed to teach participants a) about the logical and statistical basis for a set of techniques and b) how to carry out analyses using statistical software SPSS. Participants may register for one or both days.
Exploratory Factor Analysis and Related Techniques introduces factor analysis. In addition, four related techniques are introduced: non-metric multidimensional scaling, cluster analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and reliability analysis.  The workshop includes hands-on computer work for each technique except confirmatory factor analysis. .

Instructors

Laura Klem is a consultant with CSCAR. Her CSCAR responsibilities include consulting on path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation models with latent variables, factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, and cluster analysis.

Audience

Researchers in applied fields who want to summarize the relationships among sets of variables. The techniques introduced in this wokshop are often used as a preliminary to scale construction in the social sciences.

Prerequisite

Introductory statistics, basic experience using SPSS for Windows is recommended.

Provisions

Enrollees receive lecture notes, a bibliography, and example computer package commands and output. Morning refreshments provided. Break time for lunch (lunch not provided).

Dates & Times

Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location

Modern Languages Building Room 2001A

Fees

Registrations on or before April 18, 2012
• $180 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students
• $400 for others

Registrations after April 18, 2012
• $215 for University of Michigan affiliated faculty, staff and students
• $500 for others

Please make checks payable to CSCAR-University of Michigan, or give the University of Michigan Project/Grant or short code to be billed. Send check to CSCAR, 3550 Rackham Bldg., University of Michigan, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1070.

Registration

Call CSCAR at 734-764-7828. Enrollment is limited.