path analysis

US: /ˈpæθ əˈnæləsɪs/

path analyses

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Definition of path analysis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

TECH.

statistical method using diagrams to study direct and indirect variable relationships

TECH.

The researcher used path analysis to test the proposed causal model.

technology

TECH.

study of possible routes through a system to understand behavior or performance

TECH.

Engineers performed path analysis to find bottlenecks in the communication network.

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Expressions with path analysis

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critical path analysis

technique for planning complex projects by analyzing stages

Critical path analysis helped us finish the project on time.

Expressions with path

beaten path

route that is used frequently

The beaten path through the park is well-worn.

well-worn path

path showing signs of frequent use

The hikers followed the well-worn path through the forest.

middle path

moderate solution between two extremes

The committee agreed on a middle path for the budget.

well-beaten path

path frequently used by many people

The hikers followed the well-beaten path through the forest.

break a new path

create a new physical trail or route

The hikers decided to break a new path through the forest.

clear the path

remove obstacles from a path

They worked hard to clear the path after the storm.

Expressions with analysis

analysis paralysis

inability to decide due to overthinking

She suffered from analysis paralysis and couldn't choose a dress.

in the final analysis

exp.

when everything is considered

In the final analysis, the project was a success.

in the last analysis

adv.

ultimately considered after all factors

In the last analysis, honesty is the best policy.

paralysis by analysis

too much thinking prevents choices or action

His paralysis by analysis kept him from picking a plan.

in-depth analysis

very detailed study of a subject to understand it completely

The report includes an in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance.

stress analysis

examination of how mental pressure affects a person or group

The company ordered a stress analysis after reports of worker burnout.

case analysis

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 analysis

systematic study comparing things to understand similarities differences or performance

The comparative analysis highlighted key differences between the two marketing strategies.

critical analysis

detailed evaluation of a subject or work

The professor assigned a critical analysis of the novel.

legal analysis

careful reasoning about how rules and cases apply to specific facts

Her legal analysis showed the contract was likely unenforceable.

Examples of path analysis in a sentence

Path analysis confirmed that social support mediated the stress–health relationship.
Path analysis revealed several inefficient routes within the logistics network.
The team used path analysis to optimize user flows on the website.

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French:analyse de cheminement, analyse de chemins, ...
German:Pfadanalyse, Weganalyse, ...
Italian:analisi dei percorsi, analisi del percorso, ...
Spanish:análisis de trayectorias, análisis de caminos, ...
Portuguese:análise de percursos, análise de trajectórias, ...
Chinese:路径分析, 通路分析, ...
Japanese:パス解析, 経路解析, ...
Arabic:تَحْلِيلُ الْمَسَار, تَحْلِيل المَسَارَات, ...
Hebrew:נִתּוּחַ מַסְלוּלִים, נִיתּוּחַ מִסְלוּלִים, ...
Russian:путевой анализ, анализ маршрутов, ...
Ukrainian:шляховий аналіз, аналіз маршрутів, ...
Hindi:पाथ विश्लेषण, पथ विश्लेषण, ...
Bengali:পাথ অ্যানালিসিস, পথপরিক্রমা বিশ্লেষণ, ...
Catalan:anàlisi de camins, anàlisi de rutes, ...
Czech:analýza cest, analýza tras, ...
Danish:pathanalyse, ruteanalyse, ...
Dutch:padaanalyse, path analysis, ...
Greek:ανάλυση διαδρομών, ανάλυση διαδρομής, ...
Hungarian:útvonalelemzés, ösvényelemzés, ...
Khmer:ការវិភាគផ្លូវ, ការសិក្សាវិភាគផ្លូវដែលអាចឆ្លងកាត់ក្នុងប្រព័ន្ធ, ...
Korean:경로분석, 경로 분석, ...
Persian:تحلیل مسیر, بررسی مسیرها, ...
Polish:analiza ścieżkowa, analiza ścieżek, ...
Portuguese (BR):análise de caminhos, análise de percurso, ...
Romanian:analiză de cale, analiză de traseu, ...
Swedish:väganalys, stiganalys, ...
Thai:การวิเคราะห์เส้นทาง, การวิเคราะห์เส้นทางการทำงาน, ...
Turkish:yol analizi, rota analizi, ...
Vietnamese:phân tích đường dẫn, phân tích đường đi, ...

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