Basically, a factor is anything that contributes to a result so adding it to or removing it from a process will alter the outcome. According to Wikipedia: A factor is a Latin word meaning 'who/which acts' may refer to: In science:
An enzyme, proteins that catalyze chemical reactions
Coagulation factors, substances essential for blood coagulation
A phenomenon presumed to affect an experiment; see design of experiments In mathematics:
Factorization the decomposition of an object into a product of other objects
Integer factorization, the process of breaking down a composite number into smaller non-trivial divisors
a coefficient
a divisor of a particular number, or of an element of a monoid
a von Neumann algebra with a trivial center
In easier words: A number that takes part in a multiplication giving a particular number. In technology:
Human factors, a profession that focuses on how people interact with products, tools, or procedures
"Functionality, Application domain, Conditions, Technology, Objects and Responsibility;", In object-oriented programming In computer science and information technology:
Authentication factor, a piece of information used to verify a person's identity for security purposes
Factor (Unix), a Unix command for numbers factorization
Factor (programming language), an experimental Forth-like programming language
It is a factor that controls an experiment.
Variable.
The experimental design is always a key factor in the science inquiry. The experimental design shows the methods that lead to the science.
This varies based on the person. However, the single biggest factor in environmental science is global warming.
No Impact Factor..
A variable
a factor in science mean's a thing :) :) :) :) :)
don't think it has an impact factor
according to claimant of journal impact factor=1.4
manipulated variable
Sport Science - 2007 Gear Factor 1-10 was released on: USA: 23 March 2008
Yes it is a limiting factor. Just pay attention in science class and you would of known.