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:

Confounding Variable

Variable related to an independent variable that provides an alternative explanation for the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Independent And Dependent Variables

Variables in an experimental setup where the independent variable is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant or monitored to minimize its effect on the outcome of the experiment.

Observational Research

A research method where the researcher observes subjects in their natural environment without intervention.