21. Neural networks are based on computational models of learning using factor analysis or convolution. 22. Cattell was a strong advocate of factor analysis and psychometrics. 23. This can be done within a confirmatory factor analysis framework. 24. Early factor analysis of the " PCL-R " indicated it consisted of two factors. 25. These include exploratory factor analysis , principal components analysis ( PCA ), and confirmatory factor analysis. 26. Next, the researcher uses a data reduction technique like factor analysis to obtain aggregate scores. 27. Canonical factor analysis seeks factors which have the highest canonical correlation with the observed variables. 28. These include exploratory factor analysis, principal components analysis ( PCA ), and confirmatory factor analysis . 29. Unfortunately, factor analysis does not always ensure replicable results. 30. Factor analysis aims to find independent latent variables.