Factor Analysis Is a Statistical Procedure That Can Be Used

question 193

Multiple Choice

Factor analysis is a statistical procedure that can be used to

• A) derive IQ scores by comparing mental age with chronological age.
• B) develop test norms from a standardization sample.
• C) identify clusters of closely related test items.
• D) provide a numerical estimate of a test's reliability.

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Definitions:

Identifying Depression

The process of recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression, a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Psychosocial Stimulation

Engagement in activities or environments that promote mental and social development, often used in contexts of child development and rehabilitation.

Geriatric Depression Scale

A screening tool specifically designed to identify depression in elderly populations through a questionnaire assessing mood and emotional state.

Alcohol Use

The consumption of beverages that contain ethanol, ranging from moderate drinking to alcohol abuse or dependence.