Outlying variables can be determined by which one of the following?
A) critical values for hypothesis test for a single multivariate outlier using Mahalanobis distance
B) largest squared and plot of squared Mahalanobis distance
C) multivariate normality omnibus test
D) weak correlations with the factors that are identified in the factor analytic model

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Not only are we concerned with outlying cases, but we are also concerned with outlying variables and will need to examine our data for both. These outlying variables, which can be removed from the model if/when identified, can be determined by examination of the following: (a) squared multiple correlations with all other variables and (2) weak correlations with the factors that are identified in the factor analytic model.

Outlying Variables Can Be Determined by Which One of the Following