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ERIC Number: EJ1246975
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1085-5300
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The Preferences of Q Methodologists at the Factor-Analytic Stage: An Examination of Practice
Ramlo, Susan
Research in the Schools, v24 n2 p41-56 Fall 2017
Q methodology (Q) offers an empirical method for studying subjectivity and revealing multiple divergent viewpoints. Q's technique is the sorting of statements related to the topic and its method is the factor analyzing of those sorts to group people with similar viewpoints. Mixed information exists about Q methodologists' practice at the factor-analytic (FA) stage. This mixed methods research study used quantitative and qualitative data regarding Q methodologists' factor extraction, rotation, and goals of FA in Q. The findings demonstrate that varied practices related to factor extraction and rotation exist among Q methodologists, including undocumented combinations of factor extraction and rotation most in conflict with Q's founder's preferences. Qualitative data indicated 8 themes concerning preferences in the FA stage in Q.
Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA). Web site: http://www.msera.org/publications-rits.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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