Which of the following statements about factor analysis is NOT true?
A) Factor analysis can only be used with self-report data.
B) Labeling the factors extracted from factor analysis is a subjective process.
C) In factor analysis items can load on several factors.
D) None of the above; all of the statements are true.

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Factor analysis can be used with various types of data, not just self-report data. It is a statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved variables called factors.

Which of the Following Statements About Factor Analysis Is NOT