_____ examines the interrelationships among a large number of items or variables and condenses that information into a smaller set of common underlying dimensions.
A) Regression
B) Scaling
C) Cluster analysis
D) Factor analysis

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Factor analysis is a statistical method used to examine the interrelationships among a large number of items or variables and condenses that information into a smaller set of common underlying dimensions or factors. It is used to identify the underlying structure of a set of variables and to reduce the complexity of the data.

_____ Examines the Interrelationships Among a Large Number of Items