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Add CFI and RMSEA goodness-of-fit metrics

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Issue type
Feature
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Mostly clear
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Stale
Tech stack
python
Domain
data

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Start in factor_analyzer/confirmatory_factor_analyzer.py around line 379, where the existing fit measures are reported. Review how the current chi-squared result is computed and identify the inputs needed for CFI and RMSEA. Done means CFA results expose correct CFI and RMSEA values alongside the existing measures.

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My (quite inexpert) understanding is that CFI and RMSEA are the goodness-of-fit measures par excellence when it comes to CFA. It seems that Chi-squared is also useful.

Would it be possible to add these metrics, like around here? https://github.com/EducationalTestingService/factor_analyzer/blob/main/factor_analyzer/confirmatory_factor_analyzer.py#L379

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