Which of the Following Is True About Factor Analysis

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about factor analysis?

• A)it is a multivariate data analysis technique.
• B)it can be used by researchers to do cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling.
• C)it can be used by researchers to identify underlying constructs in the data.
• D)it can be used to reduce the number of variables to a more manageable set.
• E)all of these are true.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods or services sold by a company, including materials and labor costs.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total production cost of goods that have been completed in a specific accounting period, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.

Depreciation Expense

Distributing the cost of a physical asset methodically over the time it is useful.

Direct Labor

The labor or workforce directly involved in the production of goods or providing services, considered a variable cost in manufacturing.