APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
The Importance of Using Explained Common Variance to Determine the Unidimensionality of Psychopathology Measures
- Netasha Pizano
California State University, Fullerton - Kathleen Preston
California State University, Fullerton
Abstract
A comparison of using explained common variance (ECV), a factor strength index, and factor analysis reveals that data appearing multidimensional leads to contrasting outcomes. Results suggest, complex psychological constructs, such as binge eating disorder, should be evaluated with ECV.
Psychometrics
