A type of factor analysis in which the researcher specifies the measured variables that indicate specific constructs based on theory is called ____.
A)confirmatory factor analysis
B)root mean square estimation
C)comparative fit
D)multidimensional scaling

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Confirmatory factor analysis is used when the researcher has a clear idea of the constructs being measured and the variables that relate to them. The researcher specifies a model and examines whether the data fit the model. Root mean square estimation, comparative fit, and multidimensional scaling are not relevant to this specific question.

A Type of Factor Analysis in Which the Researcher Specifies