Factor Analysis for dichotomous variables?

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From: Zhiming Li
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1993 15:51

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Traditionally, factor analysis is used for continuous variables. Is
there a similar method for dichotomous variables?
If there is, where to find the sources elabolating the method?
Could anyone give me a help for this?

Many thanks.

Zhiming Li
Department of Health Policy
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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