factor analysis
[ˈfæk.tər əˈnæl.ə.sɪs]
nounpl: factor analyses
análise fatorial
1. A statistical technique used to identify underlying factors or latent variables that explain the patterns of correlations within a set of observed variables
Researchers used factor analysis to reduce the 50 survey questions into five key dimensions.
Os pesquisadores usaram análise fatorial para reduzir as 50 questões do levantamento em cinco dimensões principais.
2. A multivariate analytical method that helps simplify complex datasets by grouping related variables into smaller clusters
Factor analysis revealed that customer satisfaction could be explained by three underlying factors: product quality, service, and price.
A análise fatorial revelou que a satisfação do cliente pode ser explicada por três fatores subjacentes: qualidade do produto, serviço e preço.
Factor analysis is primarily used in academic and professional research contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is a fundamental technique taught in graduate-level statistics, psychology, business, and social science programs. The term is standardized internationally and used identically in Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions. It represents a sophisticated analytical method valued in research methodology across both cultures.
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