title: Research methodology: Part II, Essentials of factor analysis.
abstract: This article is part two of our four part series on basic statistical analytical methods. Using a case method presentation, the basic essentials of factor analysis is described.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Beard
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research