Factor Analysis

Factor analysis

Factor analysis is a statistical method used to reduce the number of observed variables in a dataset by identifying underlying latent variables. It is commonly used in psychometrics, biology, marketing, finance and machine learning. Factor loading quantifies the extent to which a variable is related to a given factor.

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CS 229: Machine Learning

Stanford University

Winter 2023

This comprehensive course covers various machine learning principles from supervised, unsupervised to reinforcement learning. Topics also touch on neural networks, support vector machines, bias-variance tradeoffs, and many real-world applications. It requires a background in computer science, probability, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra.

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