Factor Analysis Is a Statistical Procedure That Can Be Used

question 6

Multiple Choice

Factor analysis is a statistical procedure that can be used to

• A) identify multiple intelligences.
• B) predict performance on various complex skills.
• C) identify clusters of closely related test items.
• D) correlate individuals' skills in evolutionarily familiar situations.

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