If these factors were length measured in feet and in yards, would it
make sense to have both in the same model. No
If these factors were measure of ability like IQ, IQ test 1 and IQ test
2, then the question depends on how the two test are related. If they
are highly correlated, drop one. If they measure different things then
they should be included, if significant. If they overlap, look at your
hypothesis and make a judgment based on the results.
In article <864hr0$805$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"haytham siala" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a question related to factor analysis.
>
> If a questionnaire item was found to load significantly on more than
one
> factor and let us assume that each factor represents a potential
measurement
> scale for a particular construct, should I retain the same item for
both
> factors (scales) i.e should that same item be included in the two
> measurement scales? Or should I take the highest loading of the item
as the
> decisive solution to which factor it should belong?
>
> Cheers.
>
>
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