This could make a difference by as much as a factor of six.

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But in a tight primary, the Limbaugh-Hannity-Miller factor could make a difference.

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This erosion factor is where a small difference in compounding can make a big difference in financial security.

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Over time, I identified a single factor that makes the biggest difference between a great meeting and a poor one: PowerPoint.

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And that difference seems to have been the crucial factor.

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But what difference do a few ounces make when the entire form factor borders on absurd?

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Another factor that has influenced British thinking is the difference between the security situation in Basra and that in Baghdad.

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And while the rising cost of public transport is one of the key issues in the election, many analysts say the difference between the two men themselves will be the deciding factor for most of the city's 5 million registered voters.

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Eriksson admitted the difference Rooney brings to England's side is a crucial factor.

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Dr. Kapoor said the large difference in costs between IMRT and seed implants was not a factor he and his colleagues took into account in their treatment decisions.

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If however, you joined for any other reason (e.g. interest in your work topic, growth opportunity, good compensation, meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the company, etc.) then the coolness factor is just not a big factor.

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There is no doubt that conservatives are more revved up about this election than are liberals, but a difference in the two factions turnout is not likely to be the deciding factor in how big a win Republicans may have on Tuesday.

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While that difference used to be attributed mostly to race, education seems to be the determining factor now: as recently as 1990, only 10% of the births to white women with some postsecondary education but no college degree were outside of marriage.

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