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On the Rectilinear Prediction of Oblique Factors

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2025

Harry H. Harman*
Affiliation:
University of Chicago

Abstract

The general problem of estimating correlated or uncorrelated factors is treated. It is specifically indicated wherein the prediction of oblique factors differs from that of orthogonal factors. A shortened method of estimation of correlated factors is developed.

Type
Original Paper
Copyright
Copyright © 1941 Psychometric Society

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Footnotes

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For a description of the methods leading to the “preferred types” of factor solutions see (1, Part II).

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