Tag: factor analysis

Historical Figures

Charles Spearman: The g Factor

Historical Figures

When it comes to intelligence testing and psychological statistics, Charles Spearman is a name that can’t be ignored. His work shaped the way we think about intelligence, paving the way for modern cognitive assessment tools, standardized testing, and even IQ evaluations. If you’ve ever taken an IQ test or heard of “general intelligence,” you…

Psychometrics

Factor Analysis: Making Research Less of a Headache

Psychometrics

If you’ve ever stared at a research dataset and thought, “How am I supposed to make sense of all this?” you’re not alone. That’s where factor analysis comes in—a statistical tool that simplifies complicated datasets by identifying hidden patterns. Let’s break it down without the math-induced headache. So, What’s Factor Analysis? Factor analysis is…