Suppose a Factor Analysis Results in 8 Factors and That

question 35

Multiple Choice

Suppose a factor analysis results in 8 factors and that the communality for variable 12 is 0.863.The 0.863

• A) means about 86.3 percent of the variance of variable 12 is explained by the eight factors
• B) means that 86.3 percent of the variance of variable 12 is explained by the factor on which it loads
• C) is the factor loading for variable 12
• D) explains how much of the variable is error

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Definitions:

Impression Formation Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals form perceptions and judgments about others based on available information and social cues.

Implicit Personality Theory

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Halo Effect

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