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What are the major differences between confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis? In the future, would you rather perform a confirmatory or an exploratory factor analysis? Under what conditions or research situation?

Cite the reference in correct APA format and should include at least 1 external resource. Please use Donald Cooper, (2010). Business Research Methods. McGraw Hill. Thank you!

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The major difference between a confirmatory factor analysis and an exploratory factor analysis, is the fact that a confirmatory factor analysis is essentially a ...

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