The factor analyses revealed several underlying dimensions that were not apparent in the raw data.

The pucker factor spiked when the helicopter began losing altitude over the canyon.

The sudden drought and political unrest were major push factors behind the mass migration.

Researchers measured the Revelle factor at multiple depths to assess how quickly surface waters could absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Engineers carefully selected multiple safety factors to ensure the bridge could withstand unexpected loads.

Researchers found that the cord factor plays a key role in the virulence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

When evaluating candidates, the hiring manager considered several plus factors that could offset gaps in experience.

The admissions committee considered her volunteer work and her status as a first-generation college student a plus factor during their review.

In topology, factor spaces often reveal symmetries that are not apparent in the original space.

When we collapse each orbit to a point, the resulting factor space often has a simpler topology that reveals essential features of the original space.