Which of the Following Would You Not Do or Use

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you not do or use when deciding how many factors to retain from an exploratory factor analysis?

• A) Select the number of factors with eigenvalues of 1.00 or higher.
• B) Examine a scree plot of eigenvalues plotted against the factor numbers.
• C) Disregard any high communalities.
• D) Analyse increasing numbers of factors, and stop when all non-trivial variance is accounted for.

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Definitions:

Ureter

A tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Cystitis

An inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a urinary tract infection, leading to symptoms such as urgency, frequency of urination, and sometimes pelvic pain.

Perineal Area

The region of the body between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx, including the perineum, and surrounding structures.

Renal Sinus

The medial depression of a kidney.