What Does NIPALS Stand For?
NIPALS stands for Nonlinear Iterative Partial Least Squares
NIPALS, or Nonlinear Iterative Partial Least Squares, is a statistical technique used for extracting latent variables and modeling relationships in datasets with multicollinearity and nonlinearity. It iteratively computes factors from both the predictor and response variables, enabling effective dimension reduction and analysis of complex data structures. NIPALS is particularly valuable in chemometrics, sensory analysis, and various fields where understanding underlying patterns in high-dimensional data is critical.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym