Exploratory Factor Analysis Practices in Music Research, 80.8 KB

Data and code for a systematic review of exploratory factor analysis practices in music psychology and music education. The dataset includes an Excel file with a codebook for each variable and an R Markdown file. It was authored by Daniel Yeom and last updated on April 17, 2026.

Use Cases

• Replicate a systematic review of factor analysis methods based on the provided code and data.
• Analyze methodological trends in music research based on the codebook variables.
• Use the R Markdown file as a template for conducting similar systematic reviews in other domains.

Strengths

• Includes a codebook for each variable, which aids in data interpretation.
• Released under a permissive CC-BY-4.0 license, allowing for reuse and adaptation.
• Associated with a formal academic paper under review, suggesting a research context.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 80.8 KB, indicating limited scope.
• Row count and specific column details are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Daniel Yeom

Collection Method

Data compiled for a systematic academic review.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 03:24:42; freshness should be verified.