Which of the Following Accurately Describes How Factor Analysis Is

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes how factor analysis is used to identify personality traits?

• A) Factor analysis identifies clusters of highly correlated specific behaviours that are assumed to reflect a single trait.
• B) Factor analysis allows researchers to create operational definitions of theoretically generated personality traits.
• C) Factor analysis permits trait inferences by examining people's responses to ambiguous stimuli.
• D) Factor analysis guides researchers who are using intuition in constructing their traits.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rates

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a selected activity base.

Machine-Hours

The total number of hours that machinery is operating for production purposes.

Machining

A manufacturing process involving the shaping of metal or other materials using machines such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.

Finishing

Refers to the final process in manufacturing or production, where products are completed, treated, or coated to meet quality and design specifications.