Topic: Statistical Tools for Examining Survey Validity in Medical Education Research

Speaker: Dr. Michael Broda

Objective(s): 

  1. Explain how statistical methods like PCA and factor analysis support the validity of surveys used in medical education research.  
  2. Recognize the key differences between Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Factor Analysis, and when each method is appropriate for examining survey structure.  
  3. Interpret key outputs (e.g., factor loadings, scree plots) to assess whether survey items are measuring the intended constructs in a clear and meaningful way.
Session date: 
01/09/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Location: 
Lecture Hall, SOMG
Greenville, SC 29605
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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