Factorial Analysis in Social Science
Factorial Analysis is a statistical technique used in social science research to examine the relationships between a set of variables. It allows researchers to identify the underlying structure of a dataset and to identify patterns and trends in the data. There are two main types of factorial analysis: exploratory and confirmatory. Exploratory factorial analysis is used to identify patterns and trends in the data, while confirmatory factorial analysis is used to test hypotheses about the relationships between variables. Factorial analysis is commonly used in psychological research to identify the underlying factors that contribute to a particular phenomenon. For example, a researcher might use factorial analysis to identify the factors that contribute to academic success, such as intelligence, motivation, and study habits. Factorial analysis can be conducted using a variety of statistical techniques, including principal component analysis, factor analysis, and multidimensional scaling...