Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Exploratory Factor

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of exploratory factor analysis (EFA) ?

• A) It is conducted when a researcher wants to assess the extent to which the hypothesized organization of a set of identified factors fits the data obtained.
• B) It is used when a researcher wants to cross-validate the underlying factor structure of a construct with another sample.
• C) It is conducted when a researcher wants to identify the factors necessary to explain the interrelationships among a set of indicators or items.
• D) It is used when a researcher wants to test the hypothesis that a relationship between observed variables and their underlying latent constructs exists.

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