factor analysis
ˈfæktər əˈnæləsɪs
factor analyses
Definition

Definition of factor analysis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.statistical method that explains variability and reduces data dimensionsTECH.
  • Factor analysis helps simplify complex survey data.
  • Factor analysis revealed three underlying personality traits.
  • Researchers applied factor analysis to reduce hundreds of questionnaire items.
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Expressions with factor

factor inv.
include something when making a plan or decision
You should factor in the cost before buying.
duh factorn.
something so obvious it needs no explanation
The answer was a duh factor, everyone knew it.
feel-good factorn.
feeling of happiness or satisfaction
The movie had a strong feel-good factor that left the audience smiling.
ick factorn.
level of disgust or aversion something causes
The ick factor of the dish was too high.
wow factorn.
quality or feature that makes something exciting or impressive
The new phone has real wow factor.
X factorn.
special talent or quality
He has the X factor that makes him a star.

Expressions with analysis

analysis paralysisn.
inability to decide due to overthinking
She suffered from analysis paralysis and couldn't choose a dress.
in the final analysisexp.
when everything is considered
In the final analysis, the project was a success.
in the last analysisadv.
ultimately considered after all factors
In the last analysis, honesty is the best policy.
paralysis by analysisn.
too much thinking prevents choices or action
His paralysis by analysis kept him from picking a plan.
in-depth analysisn.
very detailed study of a subject to understand it completely
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance.
stress analysisn.
examination of how mental pressure affects a person or group
The company ordered a stress analysis after reports of worker burnout.
case analysisn.
detailed study of a particular situation to understand it and learn from it
The professor assigned a case analysis of the company’s failed product launch.
comparative analysisn.
systematic study comparing things to understand similarities differences or performance
The comparative analysis highlighted key differences between the two marketing strategies.
critical analysisn.
detailed evaluation of a subject or work
The professor assigned a critical analysis of the novel.
legal analysisn.
careful reasoning about how rules and cases apply to specific facts
Her legal analysis showed the contract was likely unenforceable.

Terms related to factor analysis

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Terms with factor analysis included in their meaning

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factor analysev.
mathematics
perform a factor analysis on data
factor analyticadj.
mathematics
related to the method of factor analysis
factor analyticaladj.
mathematics
related to the method of factor analysis
factor analyzev.
mathematics
perform a factor analysis on data

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  1. French:analyse factorielle, ...
  2. German:Faktoranalyse, ...
  3. Italian:analisi fattoriale, ...
  4. Spanish:análisis factorial, ...
  5. Portuguese:análise fatorial, ...
  6. Chinese:因子分析, ...
  7. Japanese:因子分析, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْلِيل العَوامِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִתּוּחַ גּוֹרְמִים, ...
  10. Russian:факторный анализ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:факторний аналіз, ...
  12. Hindi:कारक विश्लेषण, ...
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