How to do Harman’s Single Factor Test in SPSS

How to do Harman’s Single Factor Test in SPSS

What is Harman’s single factor test?

• Harman’s single factor test is one technique to identify common method variance. If a single factor emerges or one general factor will account for the majority of the covariance among the measures then it is concluded that a substantial amount of common method variance is present.

Step-by-step procedure in SPSS:

1. In SPSS, go to Analyze — Dimension reduction — Factor.