I intend to use a scale that is copyright but I would be using part of it and would test CFA, do I need to obtain permission? For obtaining permission whom I have to approach?
Safest generally to request permission, from copyright owner, when you have such wonderings—provided you are willing to not use another's content. Permission is usually safer than risking your own fair use analysis. Assuming everything is under USA law. Also assumes the items you want to use are original with the copyright claimant of that questionnaire, rather than originally from another source, such as a few items from MMPI. Daniel Kegan, Chicago.