Recent Research Using Factor Analysis on the Behavioral Characteristics Suggests

question 43

Multiple Choice

Recent research using factor analysis on the behavioral characteristics suggests that there appear(s) to be _____ that adequately describe(s) the behavioral dimensions of psychopaths.

• A) only two factors
• B) three or more factors
• C) hundreds of factors
• D) two or three factors
• E) one central factor

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Definitions:

Linear Regression

A statistical technique employed to analyze the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Regression Equation

A mathematical formula used to predict the value of a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables.

Predicted Value

The value estimated using a model or equation based on independent variables, in the context of regression analysis.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.