Which of the following statements about exploratory factor analysis is TRUE?
A) Multicollinearity is a problem for exploratory factor analysis just as it is for multiple regression analysis.
B) Participant sample size is not an issue in exploratory factor analysis.
C) Unlike multiple regression analysis, it is desirable to have several outliers in the data for an exploratory factor analysis.
D) There is only one generally accepted way to conduct an exploratory factor analysis.

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Multicollinearity can be a problem for exploratory factor analysis just as it is for multiple regression analysis. In fact, multicollinearity among variables can lead to difficulties in identifying the underlying factors in the data.

Which of the Following Statements About Exploratory Factor Analysis Is