Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Scale Validation in Communication Research
- 1 December 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Communication Research Reports
- Vol. 22 (4) , 335-338
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00036810500317730
Abstract
Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is an under-used and often misunderstood statistical tool. CFA provides useful information about scale dimensionality and validity. This paper offers a brief and accessible introduction to the role of CFA in communication research. Some common issues with CFA including dimensionality and model fit are addressed. More frequent and informed use of CFA would likely improve the quality of measurement in quantitative communication research.Keywords
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