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Journal of Quality Technology
A Quarterly Journal of Methods, Applications and Related Topics
Volume 13, 1981 - Issue 2
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Principal Components and Factor Analysis: Part III—What is Factor Analysis?

Pages 125-130 | Published online: 22 Feb 2018
 

Abstract

Principal components and factor analysis are two techniques that are finding increasing application among quality engineers who are concerned with processes with more than one response variable. In this third and concluding part of a three-part series, the technique of factor analysis is presented and compared with principal components to show its similarities and differences.

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J. Edward Jackson

Dr. Jackson is a staff consultant with the Management Services Division.

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