Dimension Reduction/ Grouping --- EFA --- CFA Inference ---- Structure Equation Model --- PCA --- EFA --- CFA --- Cluster Analysis
Dimension Reduction/ Grouping --- EFA --- CFA Inference ---- Structure Equation Model --- PCA --- EFA --- CFA --- Cluster Analysis Survey
CFA While (Model Fit is Poor) { Construct a Model in Amos Check Model Fit Modification } Model Test – reliability and validity
If (model fit is always poor || model test fails) { If (result of EFA is acceptable) { Change your research questions Regression + EFA } else { Give up } }
SEM Generate Factor Scores (Composites) While (Model Fit is Poor) { Construct a Model in Amos Check Model Fit Modification }