Principal Component Analysis Describes _____

question 36

Multiple Choice

Principal component analysis describes _____.

• A) a method for identifying the variables in multidimensional scaling
• B) a method for identifying the variables in path analysis
• C) a method for reducing the number of variables in a factor analysis
• D) a method for reducing the number of variables in conjoint analysis
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Prohibiting Slavery

The act of legally banning or abolishing the practice of enslavement and the trade in enslaved individuals.

Union Deaths

Refers to the casualties suffered by the Union forces during the American Civil War, encompassing soldiers who were killed in action, died of wounds, or succumbed to disease.

Surgical Equipment

Tools and devices used by surgeons to perform operations, including scalpels, forceps, and sutures, essential for modern medical procedures.

Disease and Accidents

Concerns the occurrences of illnesses and unintentional injuries within a population, affecting public health and safety.