Factor Analysis vs Correspondence Analysis

[bsaikrishna]

I was just reading about Factor and Correspondence Analysis. I am a bit confused from the time I realised that Correspondence Analysis also uses factors F1, F2, etc.. I am not sure how are the factors in a correspondence analysis different from those of a Factor Analysis.

Could somebody help me on this area, please?

[gianmarco]

Hi!
As far as I know, there are many things in common between the two approach.

I think it is better to give a look to the following links, that may provide some hints on the topic:

http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/cor...ence-analysis/
http://www.unesco.org/webworld/idams...e/Chapt6_5.htm
http://www.statisticssolutions.com/m...ence-analysis/

Hope this helps a bit.
Best Regards
Gm