Factorial Analysis of Human Ability, 2 Feb 1942
Scope and Contents
The lecture explains factorial analysis in non-mathematical terms as far as possible, and Thomson explores how psychologists and mathematicians can work together and co-operate in order to gain knowledge of intelligence differences. Thomson references the work of Spearman, Hotelling, and Thurstone.
Also includes a follow on lecture with 2 slides titled Positive Structure in Factorial Analysis, and three accompanying images. Thomson has attributed this to Walter Ledermann.
Dates
- Creation: 2 Feb 1942
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open.
Biographical / Historical
Lady Thomson's annotations suggest this was a special address to the Royal Society of Edinburgh, which would concur with Thomson's bibliographies.
Extent
2 typescripts, 20pp and 4pp respectively; 3 slides on 2 leafs of card
Physical Location
CLX-A-1371
Repository Details
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