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An application of factor analysis on road traffic accident

Yang Haixia, Nan Zhihong

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This paper analyzes the causes of 372 traffic accidents that occurred in China by factor analysis. Five main factors are extracted and corresponding explanations are given, which can provide not only strategic support for traffic control department, but also some warnings to perpetrators.

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This paper analyzes the causes of 372 traffic accidents that occurred in China by factor analysis. Five main factors are extracted and corresponding explanations are given, which can provide not only strategic support for traffic control department, but also some warnings to perpetrators.

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This paper analyzes the causes of 372 traffic accidents that occurred in China by factor analysis. Five main factors are extracted and corresponding explanations are given, which can provide not only strategic support for traffic control department, but also some warnings to perpetrators.

Key concepts: Traffic accident, Road traffic, Transport engineering, China, Road traffic accident, Computer science, Factor (programming language), Control (management)

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