If an Investigator Were Using Factor Analysis to Probe the Possible

question 92

Multiple Choice

If an investigator were using factor analysis to probe the possible bias of a test or scale, he or she is probably investigating

• A) content bias
• B) predictive validity bias
• C) construct validity bias
• D) face validity bias

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