Cattell Used a Statistical Technique Called Factor Analysis to Reduce

question 577

Multiple Choice

Cattell used a statistical technique called factor analysis to reduce a large number of visible traits into 16 __________ traits, or factors.

• A)surface
• B)source
• C)common
• D)cardinal

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