factor theory

in classical test theory, the supposition that a set of correlated variables can be reduced to a smaller set of underlying dimensions or factors. It follows that each person’s observed score can be represented by a factor loading times a factor plus error variance.

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Psychology term of the day

November 28th 2024

postural reflex

any of a variety of automatic movements that serve to maintain body posture. See also stance reflex.