This paper aims to assess the use of Exploratory Factor Analysis by Production and Operations researchers, discussing the adequacy of its application. We analyzed 97 papers published between 2010 and 2015 in the Production and Operations area --of which 61 and 36 were published in international and Brazilian journals, respectively. These papers contain 140 different applications of Factor Analysis. The research shows that confirmatory techniques are prevalent in international papers, as well as exploratory techniques to evaluate the problem of common method bias. Conversely, the papers in Brazilian journals typically use the exploratory technique in more traditional ways, such as to confirm the unidimensionality of the construct, or still to generate scores for use in other statistical techniques. Despite the textbooks for the AFE teaching focus exclusively on the use of AFE in the exploratory mode (to identify the number and meaning of the common factors), this use has been less frequent in published articles, both national and international. Moreover, the research shows that the inappropriate use of exploratory (rather than confirmatory) factor analysis in four Brazilian papers resulted in the "destruction of theory". These findings suggest that national research have been using exploratory factor analysis in a questionable way; in this sense we propose scholars discuss this topic in order to disseminate the good practices.
my way. I also thank: My parents who made all the efforts they could to make my dreams come true. My husband, André, who was there for me and supported me on every step of the way. My advisor, professor Maria Aparecida Gouvêa, a great teacher and a great advisor, with whom I had the pleasure of working with. My advisor at the University of Illinois, Dr. Korte, an amazing researcher, and a great person. Professor Edgard Cornachione, who made the difference in my career and brought me to think "out of the box".
O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a utilização da ferramenta fórum no ensino de Estatística Aplicada à Administração. Estudou-se um fórum realizado em uma disciplina semipresencial, no qual os alunos discutiriam sobre um determinado estudo de caso que deveriam resolver (pesquisa sobre a viabilidade de um novo negócio). Observou-se que a maior parte dos alunos matriculados participou da atividade, provavelmente devido à sua obrigatoriedade. A maioria das mensagens foi classificada como relevante, correta e adequada, caracterizando debates. Ocorreu, porém, grande repetição, provavelmente devido à grande quantidade de alunos e à predominante participação no último dia da atividade. Houve poucos acessos após o encerramento da discussão, o que indica que o conteúdo construído foi pouco utilizado como fonte de consulta. De forma geral, a experiência foi bem-sucedida, indicando que esta ferramenta pode efetivamente ser utilizada como estratégia pedagógica para o ensino de Estatística, desde que se elabore um planejamento cuidadoso.
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