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The Validity of WISC-V Profiles of Strengths and Weaknesses
Psychological Measurement and Testing

Validity of WISC-V Profiles of Strengths and Weaknesses

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition (WISC-V) has been widely used to assess cognitive abilities in children. This article by Peter F. de Jong evaluates the validity of interpreting WISC-V profiles of strengths and weaknesses, which are often derived from differences between overall scores and index scores. Background The …

Evaluating Factor Retention in Exploratory Factor Analysis
Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

Evaluating Factor Retention in Exploratory Factor Analysis

Determining the optimal number of factors to retain in exploratory factor analysis (EFA) has long been a subject of debate in social sciences research. Finch (2020) addresses this challenge by comparing the performance of fit index difference values and parallel analysis, a well-established method in this field. The study offers …