If the goal of factor analysis is to reduce the original set of variables to a smaller set of composite variables for use in subsequent multivariate analysis,it is useful to ________.
A)compute factor scores for each respondent
B)compute discriminant scores for each respondent
C)select surrogate variables
D)both A and B are correct

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Computing factor scores for each respondent is a direct method to achieve the goal of factor analysis, which is to reduce the original set of variables to a smaller set of composite variables. Factor scores represent the respondents' positions on the latent factors identified through the analysis.

If the Goal of Factor Analysis Is to Reduce the Original