Principal Component Analysis and Factor Analysis: differences and similarities in Nutritional Epidemiology application

• Main Authors: Roberta de Oliveira Santos (Author), Bartira Mendes Gorgulho (Author), Michelle Alessandra de Castro (Author), Regina Mara Fisberg (Author), Dirce Maria Marchioni (Author), Valéria Troncoso Baltar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT: Introduction: Statistical methods such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Factor Analysis (FA) are increasingly popular in Nutritional Epidemiology studies. However, misunderstandings regarding the choice and application of these methods have been observed. Objectives: This study ai...