Single and multi factor analysis in SAS

Question

I am looking to conduct a single factor and multi factor analysis on some data I have. The issue is that I am researching the topic at the moment and I feel the weight of conflicting and unclear search engine results. Sometimes It refers to ANOVA, PCA, MCA, simple linear regression etc. etc.

I have been using proc reg and proc factor but I feel like my results are no different to a simple linear regression and the pca I am still experimenting with. I'm looking to find some way to distinguish a difference.

It's a simple request but could someone provide me with some material that is concise and explains the procedure well so that I can continue with my research.

Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

The most useful documentation will be the SAS ones below:

• ANOVA and PCA (PCA uses proc factor and proc princomp)

• Other useful links: GLM & ANOVA and PCA PDF Chapter1