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Should I standardize data before a factor analysis?

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Problem

I am using Analyze->Data Reduction->Factor... to request a Factor Analysis. It has been suggested to me that I should standardize my variables before attempting this. I know that I could use Analyze->Descriptives... to do this, but it seems like a lot of work. Should I standardize the variables first?

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16 April 2020

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