factor analytic
- adjective
- /ˈfæktər əˈnælɪtɪk/
- Specialized
:
factorial
- The typical factor analytic study yields factors that describe common characteristics of activities.
- factor analytic study
- factor analytic technique
- factor analytic results
Examples
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Support for the construct validity of the TARF-R has been established using factor analytic techniques (Reimers, Wacker, & Cooper, 1991).
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Sample size was minimal for factor analytic procedures.
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In addition, a factor analytic study of the instrument was carried out with primary, secondary, and university student samples.
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The factor analytic evidence on the BPS has largely indicated the existence of between two and five factors.
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In addition, the existing factor analytic studies have not examined the stability of the factors extracted.
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Factor analytic studies of the internal structure of the scale contribute evidence of construct validity.
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Specifically, factor-analytic results showed the presence of two factors that corresponded with counting and quantity evaluation for younger children.
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Future factor analytic studies of the MIST are needed to determine if it has a sound, multidimensional internal structure.
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The existence of multiple factors related to internal and external stimulation is supportive of past factor analytic work on the BPS.
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The researchers published a new factor analytic study that explored the relationships among various psychological traits.
Synonyms
Relating to a method in data analysis that finds a few hidden causes of many measured things
Surface Forms
Morphology
The adjective is compositionally built from 'factor' (an element or variable) + 'analytic' (relating to analysis), so its general sense 'relating to analysis of factors' is directly inferable from the constituents. Although it names a specific statistical procedure, the meaning follows standard English compounding patterns and a B1 learner who knows both words can grasp the general idea.
Etymology
Factor analytic comes from two words: factor, meaning 'hidden parts' that help make many results, and analytic, meaning 'to break into parts' and study them. So a factor analytic method looks for those 'hidden parts' to explain many measurements.
