The Statistical Procedure That Researchers Use to Identify Underlying Components

question 21

Multiple Choice

The statistical procedure that researchers use to identify underlying components that may exist in test without first proposing a formal model?

• A) a goodness-of-fit test
• B) construct explication
• C) exploratory factor analysis
• D) confirmatory factor analysis

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Definitions:

Fixation

In psychology, a persistent focus of attention or obsession on an object or subject.

Framing Effect

Describes how the presentation or framing of information can influence individuals' decisions and perceptions.

Confirmation Bias

The habit of looking for, understanding, preferring, and remembering information that validates one's existing views or theories.

Factor Analysis

A statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items (called factors) on a test; used to identify different dimensions of performance that underlie a person’s total score.