Which of the following is a difference contrasting EFA with CFA?
A)the specification of which variables load on which factors
B)one technique is exploratory and the other is confirmatory
C)the size of the loading estimates considered significant
D)A and B
E)A,B,and C

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

EFA is an exploratory technique that allows for the identification of underlying factors from a set of observed variables. CFA is a confirmatory technique that tests a pre-specified model of which observed variables are expected to load on which factors. Additionally, in CFA, the size of the loading estimates considered significant is determined by the researcher prior to conducting the analysis. Therefore, both A and B are correct, while C is partially correct.

Which of the Following Is a Difference Contrasting EFA with CFA