Linearity In Factor Analysis

Author

Opal Emmons, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Document Type

Thesis

DOI

10.58809/VCNR9865

Date of Award

Spring 1939

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Math

Advisor

Dr. W.G. Warnock

Abstract

The uniqueness of mathematics in that it is a science complete in itself makes it possible to apply mathematical tools to sciences which, in themselves vary widely in content. There is, however, a particular difficulty which must be surmounted. A given mathematical procedure may be valid in the science of mathematics but invalid in another science, such as psychology. The reason for this is that sometimes there is a discrepancy between the implicit assumptions in the field of mathematics and those implicit in the field of application. The purpose of this investigation is twofold: (1) To point out that linearity is not sufficiently extensive for the general case, and (2) factor analysis must necessarily be limited to those variables known to be linearly correlated.

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Recommended Citation

Emmons, Opal, "Linearity In Factor Analysis" (1939). Master's Theses. 291.
DOI: 10.58809/VCNR9865
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/291

Rights

© 1939 Opal Emmons