Which of the Following Multivariate Techniques Is NOT Appropriate If

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following multivariate techniques is NOT appropriate if the research question demonstrates an assumption of dependence?

• A) Multiple Regression
• B) Multiple Analysis of variance (MANOVA)
• C) Discriminant Analysis
• D) Factor Analysis
• E) All of the above are appropriate techniques

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Definitions:

Conversion Reaction

A mental health condition where psychological stress is expressed through physical symptoms, without an underlying physical cause.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder affecting how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, leading to various symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Conversion Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the occurrence of physical symptoms for which no organic cause can be identified, often arising from emotional conflict or stress.