A particular kind of factor can emerge from factor analysis
A) regardless of the kinds of tests used, so long as the number of subjects is very large
B) only if the tests and measures contain that factor in the first place
C) only if the proper kind of factor analysis is selected
D) none of the above

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Factor analysis can only identify and extract factors that are inherent in the tests and measures used in the analysis. If a particular factor is not represented in the data, factor analysis cannot magically produce it.

A Particular Kind of Factor Can Emerge from Factor Analysis