1. Introduction -- 2. The factor analytic model -- 3. Factor extraction by the centroid method -- 4. Methods of factor extraction -- 5. Orthogonal hand rotations -- 6. Oblique hand rotations -- 7. Simple structure and other rotational criteria -- 8. Planning the standard design factor analysis -- 9. Alternate designs in factor analysis -- 10. Interpretation and application of factor analytic results -- 11. Development of the Comrey personality scales : an example of the use of factor analysis -- 12. Confirmatory factor analysis -- 13. Structural equation models -- 14. Computer programs.