# Multiple Correspondence Analysis percentages, and points near to one axis

I have done a multiple correspondence analysis based on 10 factors: every factor is a Yesor Noquestion.

The first factor give 22.3% of the total variance and the second 13.6%. I am used to Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and to having a high percentage (>70%).

Question1: Is a total percentage of 35% (22+13) enough for an MCA?

Question2: base on the image attached, is there any implication when the variables are close to the second axis?

Any other comment about the MCA I have done is appreciated.

• Correspondence analysis is an analysis of contingency table (such as frequency cross-table). What is the dimensionality of your table? Can you show us your table? – ttnphns Jun 6 '14 at 13:25
• 10 variables and every variable have two levels. (20,20) – user42987 Jun 6 '14 at 14:53
• Sorry I still don't understand your frequency cross-tabulation. I even suspect that you may be doing something wrong. Show the table please. – ttnphns Jun 6 '14 at 15:04