Which of the following statistical techniques is used to examine correlations but allows a bit of a suggestion as to the direction, or causality, in the relationship between factors?
A)factor analysis
B)path analysis
C)multivariate analysis
D)analysis of covariance

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Path analysis is used to examine correlations between factors and allows for the examination of causality or directionality in the relationships between these factors. This makes it a better choice than other techniques like factor analysis, multivariate analysis, or analysis of covariance which are less suitable for examining causality.

Which of the Following Statistical Techniques Is Used to Examine