factor analysis

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Synonyms: vector analysis, factor analytic, factor analyse

Antonyms: vector analysis, factor analytic, factor analyse

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable|statistics}} A statistical method used to describe variability among observed [[correlated]] [[variable]]s in terms of one or more unobserved variables (called [[factor]]s).
2. {{lb|en|countable|statistics}} A statistical study performed using the method.

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