Factor Analysis, Statistical

Synonyms

Analyses, Factor

Analyses, Statistical Factor

Analysis, Factor

Analysis, Statistical Factor

Factor Analyses

Factor Analyses, Statistical

Factor Analysis

Statistical Factor Analyses

Statistical Factor Analysis

A set of statistical methods for analyzing the correlations among several variables in order to estimate the number of fundamental dimensions that underlie the observed data and to describe and measure those dimensions. It is used frequently in the development of scoring systems for rating scales and questionnaires.