forklaringsfaktor
Forklaringsfaktor is a term used in statistics and research methodology to denote a factor that helps explain the outcome or pattern observed in data. The exact meaning depends on the analytical approach, but it generally refers to a variable or latent construct that accounts for part of the variance in the dependent variable or across a set of observed variables. The term is common in Norwegian and Danish statistical literatures and is used as a descriptive label for components that contribute to explanation in a model.
In regression analysis, an explanatory factor (forklaringsfaktor) corresponds to an explanatory or predictor variable. The coefficient
In factor analysis and related methods, a forklaringsfaktor can refer to a latent construct that explains covariation
Because the term is used in multiple disciplines, its exact interpretation varies. It is not a single
Example: In a study on student achievement, study time and prior knowledge can be considered forklaringsfaktorer