-What proportion of the variability in the data is accounted for by the first factor?
A) .04
B) .38
C) .13
D) 1.53
E) .51

Question

-What proportion of the variability in the data is accounted for by the first factor?
A) .04 
B) .38 
C) .13 
D) 1.53 
E) .51

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The proportion of the variability in the data accounted for by the first factor is typically represented by the squared loading of the first factor, which is a value between 0 and 1. Among the provided options, .38 is the only value that falls within this range and makes sense in the context of explaining variability (proportions are between 0 and 1, so 1.53 is not a valid proportion).

-What Proportion of the Variability in the Data Is Accounted