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# [Data Science Simplified: Understanding Factor Analysis](https://writtenbykaushal.hashnode.dev/what-is-factor-analysis-in-data-science-e207dfafe402?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Dimensionality reduction technique.

Nov 28, 2022 · 5 min read · writtenbykaushal.hashnode.dev  
Updated Mar 26, 2024  
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[Kevin Smith](https://hashnode.com/@ExpatTeacher)

[Dec 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-factor-analysis-in-data-science-e207dfafe402/6384bc43ae35522f6db2a697/comment/63a2ebe87c853fb9ce043fcb)

Thank you for a well-written article. I always wanted to know more about factor analysis.

[Kaushal Powar](https://hashnode.com/@kaushal1531)

[Dec 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-factor-analysis-in-data-science-e207dfafe402/6384bc43ae35522f6db2a697/comment/63a2ebe87c853fb9ce043fcb#reply-63a2ee1c7c853fb9ce044048)

Thanks Kevin, happy learning!!