factorsforskning
Factorsforskning is a field of study that investigates the factors that influence outcomes in a given domain. The term is used primarily in Scandinavian languages and can be translated as factor research or determinants research. The core aim is to identify, describe, and assess factors that increase or decrease the probability of a certain event or the level of a particular outcome. This includes causes (causal factors), correlates, and conditions that modify effects (moderators) or convey indirect pathways (mediators).
Fields and scope: Factorsforskning is interdisciplinary and spans health, education, economics, environmental science, psychology, and technology.
Methods: Researchers employ observational studies, experiments, quasi-experimental designs, and meta-analyses. Statistical techniques commonly used include regression
Applications: In public health, factorsforskning identifies risk factors for diseases and targets for intervention. In education,
Limitations and challenges: Establishing causality is difficult due to confounding and bias. Data quality, representativeness, and
See also: factor analysis; determinants; causal inference; epidemiology.