dimensionality

n. the number of dimensions applied in measuring a construct. In factor analysis and principal components analysis, it is important to assess the dimensionality of a set of items on a scale in order to form cohesive subscales that each describe a similar set of items.

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January 31st 2025

clinical method

the process by which a health or mental health professional arrives at a conclusion, judgment, or diagnosis about a client or patient in a clinical situation.