Factor scores

[deleted_user]

When running a factor analysis by proc factor using methods other than principal components, sas is computing factor scores. Problem is, I cannot find what type of factor scores are being produced. Alternatives typically being the so-called regression method (or empirical Bayes predictor) or the Bartlett method. Does anyone now?

[sbb]

Suggest searching at the SAS support http://support.sas.com/ website, either using the website's SEARCH facility or consider using the Google advanced search argument below:

proc factor type factor scores site:sas.com


There is SAS-hosted product documentation with detailed topic information and also technical/conference reference material which should be useful for your question/post.

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.