To look for connections among traits, Cattell used a statistical technique that correlated multiple measurements and identified general underlying factors. This technique is called
A)factor analysis.
B)the Likert scale.
C)cumulative analysis.
D)situational testing.

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Factor analysis is a statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved variables, called factors. Cattell applied this technique to explore and identify underlying factors in personality traits.

To Look for Connections Among Traits, Cattell Used a Statistical