In Principal Component Analysis and Factor Analysis, How Do the Equations

question 20

Multiple Choice

In principal component analysis and factor analysis, how do the equations used to calculate factors differ from a conventional linear model (i.e. Y = b₀ + bx + E) ? (You may select more than one option.)

• A) No intercept (b₀)
• B) No gradient (b)
• C) No error (E)
• D) The equations are exactly the same.

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