A Calibration method free of optimum factor number selection for automated multivariate analysis. experimental and theoretical study

摘要

Several analytical applications of multivariate calibration methods require human decisions, the most difficult being the number of factors involved. Thus, eliminating the optimum factor number may contribute to the improve- ment of automatic calibration processes. We propose a factor analysis method that does not need the factor number. It is particularly suitable for indirect calibration of a system under indirect observation.