Several advantages to the use of different kinds of factor scores as independent variables in a multiple regression equation are reported. To aid the researcher in implementing these results, a FORTRAN IV computer program is presented which will calculate a regression equation on any one of five types of "complete" factor scores, or on any one of four types of "incomplete" factor scores without the laborious process of actually calculating the factor scores. All usual multiple regression information as well as a test of independence for the factor score intercorrelation matrix is output. Documentation is provided.
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