The Amount of Variance a Variable Shares with All Other

question 47

Multiple Choice

The amount of variance a variable shares with all other variables included in the factor analysis is referred to as ________.

• A) total variance
• B) communality
• C) shared variance
• D) percentage of variance

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Definitions:

Nematocysts

Specialized cells in cnidarians (like jellyfish) that shoot out a toxic barb in self-defense or to capture prey.

Biradially Symmetrical

A type of symmetry in organisms where the body can be divided into mirror-image halves in two different planes.

Cnidarian

A group of aquatic invertebrates known for their stinging cells, including jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.

Sponges

Simple aquatic invertebrates known for their porous bodies through which water flows, extracting nutrients and oxygen.