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exploratory factor analysis

[/ɪkˈsplɔːrətɔːri ˈfæktər əˈnæləsɪs/]
noun
análise fatorial exploratória
1. A statistical technique used to identify underlying factors or latent variables in a dataset by examining correlations among observed variables, without prior assumptions about the factor structure
The researchers used exploratory factor analysis to discover the main dimensions of customer satisfaction.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram análise fatorial exploratória para descobrir as principais dimensões da satisfação do cliente.
2. A multivariate analysis method employed to reduce data dimensionality and uncover hidden patterns in large datasets
Exploratory factor analysis revealed three underlying constructs in the psychological assessment instrument.
A análise fatorial exploratória revelou três construtos subjacentes no instrumento de avaliação psicológica.
Synonyms
factor analysisEFAunrestricted factor analysiscommon factor analysis
Antonyms
confirmatory factor analysisCFA

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise fatorial exploratória
Standard usage in Brazilian academic and research contexts
Portugal
análise fatorial exploratória
Standard usage in Portuguese academic institutions
General
AFE (abbreviation)
Commonly abbreviated in technical documents across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

data reduction technique
dimension reduction method
latent variable analysis
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