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MeSH Heading: Factor Analysis, Statistical
Tree Number(s): E05.318.740.400; N05.715.360.750.350; N06.850.520.830.400
Unique ID: D005163
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005163
Annotation: usually NIM
Scope Note: A set of statistical methods for analyzing the correlations among several variables in order to estimate the number of fundamental dimensions that underlie the observed data and to describe and measure those dimensions. It is used frequently in the development of scoring systems for rating scales and questionnaires.
Entry Version: FACTOR ANAL STATIST
Entry Term(s): Analysis, Factor; Analysis, Statistical Factor; Factor Analysis; Statistical Factor Analysis
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2008/07/08

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