English Dictionary

factor analysis

noun

(uncountable, statistics) A statistical method used to describe variability among observed correlated variables in terms of one or more unobserved variables (called factors).

Factor analysis is a statistical method used to identify underlying factors or dimensions in a set of observed variables.

意味（1）

(uncountable, statistics) A statistical method used to describe variability among observed correlated variables in terms of one or more unobserved variables (called factors).

Factor analysis is a generic term that we use to describe a number of methods designed to analyze interrelationships within a set of variables or objects.

意味（2）

(countable, statistics) A statistical study performed using the method.

Separate exploratory factor analyses using an oblique rotation were conducted on the item sets measuring task values, task difficulty perceptions, and ability perceptions.