Factor Loading Refers to

question 73

Multiple Choice

Factor loading refers to

• A)the residual from a regression equation.
• B)the correlation between two principal components.
• C)the correlation between an item and a factor.
• D)the square root of a factor.

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Definitions:

Social Stratification

A system by which society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy based on factors like wealth, income, race, education, and power.

Hierarchical Ranking

A system where entities are arranged in a graded order from lowest to highest based on certain criteria.

Subjective Assessments

Evaluations based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than on external facts or evidence.

Dominant Ideology

The set of beliefs, values, and norms that are most widely shared within a society, often reinforcing the current social power structure.