If a researcher wishes to determine how well a combination of predictor variables correlates with a composite of several criterion variables, the appropriate statistical technique to use is
A) path analysis.
B) discriminant analysis.
C) structural equation modeling.
D) canonical correlation.

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Canonical correlation is the appropriate statistical technique for determining how well a combination of predictor variables correlates with a composite of several criterion variables. It assesses the relationship between two sets of variables, making it suitable for the scenario described.

If a Researcher Wishes to Determine How Well a Combination