In factor analysis,a linear combination of variables that are correlated with one another is
Called a(n):
A)discriminant factor.
B)underlying factor.
C)factor.
D)overlying factor.
E)dummy factor.

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In factor analysis, a linear combination of correlated variables is called a factor. Discriminant factors or underlying factors are not commonly used terms in factor analysis. Overlying factor or dummy factor are not appropriate terms for this concept.

In Factor Analysis,a Linear Combination of Variables That Are Correlated