Angela Kate A.

Manjares March 05, 2024

APN11 Ms. Nelda Nacion
S-MELC001LC | Laboratory Activity
Factor Analysis
Assumptions:
1. No outlier

Interpretation: Using the calculated summary statistics such as mean, standard deviation, and
range for each variable, our fist assumption is not satisfied since some standard deviation values
exceeding 50% of the mean are deemed to exhibit considerable relative variability.

2. Adequate sample size

Interpretation: Since this data set provided 8 variables, it must have at least 40 sample size.
With this, second assumption is satisfied considering our sample size consists of 120
respondents.

3. No perfect multicollinearity

Interpretation: Since there is no single variable that has a correlation coefficient of +-1 with
another variable, our third assumption that there’s no perfect multicollinearity between any of the
variables is satisfied.
 4. Homoscedasticity

Interpretation: Using the uniqueness value, our fourth assumption is satisfied since there is an
absence of a clear pattern in uniqueness values, this also means that other factors may also
influence the variability of residuals.

5. Linearity

Interpretation: From the correlation above, it shows roughly straight-line trends in the data
points of each variable which indicates and suggests linear relationships between our variables
making our fifth assumption to be satisfied.
 6. Interval data

Interpretation: Since all of the data are scale quantities, our sixth assumption is met.

Problem Formulation: Factor Analysis Findings

1. Goodness of Fit Test

Interpretation: Based on the result, the obtained KMO value is 0.700. This indicates that the
degree of information among the variables overlaps, which shows an average or good correlation
and adequate sampling. Meanwhile in Barlett’s Test, since the p-value shows that 0.001 is less
than the significance level of 0.05, it indicates that we can reject the null hypothesis, and that our
dataset is suitable for data reduction techniques. Therefore, we can infer that the outcome of the
test holds statistical significance, indicating a correlation between the variables.

2. Construction of the Correlation Matrix and Heatmap

 Interpretation: The heatmap of the correlation matrix visually represents the pairwise
correlations between variables in the dataset. The color intensity within each cell represents the
magnitude of the correlation coefficient. In our heatmap, lighter shade of blue indicates stronger
correlations, while darker shades indicate weaker correlations.

3. Scree Plot
 Interpretation: Examining the scree plot reveals the factors with eigenvalues surpassing 1,
indicating three main factors capturing the majority of variability beyond what would be
expected by chance according to parallel analysis on the simulated data.

Unrotated Factor Loadings Table – Orthogonal

4. Unrotated Factor Loadings Table – Orthogonal: Varimax

Interpretation: When observing the unrotated and rotated factor loadings tables, we
notice minimal disparities between them. The unrotated table reveals only one variable
assigned to the third factor, whereas the rotated table displays variables with substantial
positive loadings on each respective factor: four for factor 1 and two each for factors 2
and 3.

5. Factor Characteristics Table

Interpretation: The factor characteristics table provides precise values for each identified factor
with eigenvalues exceeding 1. Regardless of whether the solution is unrotated or rotated, it
consistently reveals three latent factors. Additionally, there are slight variations observed in the
 eigenvalues between the unrotated and rotated solutions, though the overall pattern remains
consistent, as indicated by the sum squared loadings for each identified factor.

6. Path Diagram

Interpretation: The path diagram highlights the observed variables most strongly associated
with each underlying latent factor identified in our analysis: Factor 1 (Passion, Charismatic,
Communications, Entertaining), Factor 2 (Expectations and Friendly), and Factor 3 (Caring and
Motivating).

7. Factors Interpretation
Factor 1: Dynamic Engagement - This factor underscores the teacher's capacity to engage
students by holding their attention and fostering an interactive learning atmosphere through
enthusiasm, adept communication, and charismatic delivery.
Factor 2: Empowering Expectations - This factor concentrates on cultivating a classroom
environment that is both supportive and demanding, where students feel appreciated,
empowered, and driven to achieve high expectations, all while experiencing a sense of ease and
regard.
Factor 3: Inspiring Support – This factor underscores the significance of establishing nurturing
bonds with students and inspiring them internally by showing empathy, offering assistance, and
nurturing a feeling of purpose and excitement for learning.