Which of the Following Statements About Factor Analysis Is NOT

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about factor analysis is NOT true?

• A) Factor analysis is a type of correlational method.
• B) Factor analysis is used to determine cause and effect in a large array of variables.
• C) A factor analysis is only as useful as the measures that are included in the analysis.
• D) All of the above statements are true of factor analysis.

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