To overcome the limitations of factor analysis, investigators conduct componential analyses to
A) look for relationships between aspects of information processing and children's intelligence test performance.
B) determine the extent to which test scores are accurate predictors of future academic achievement.
C) compare a child's test performance with the performance of a specific group of children.
D) determine the average score obtained on a test by children of various ages or grade placements.

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Componential analyses are used to break down complex mental processes into component parts to better understand the relationships between those parts and children's intelligence test performance. This helps to overcome the limitations of factor analysis, which is based on correlations between test scores rather than specific cognitive processes.

To Overcome the Limitations of Factor Analysis, Investigators Conduct Componential