In a large study that examines the ability of a new instrument to measure the types of achievement motivation. Min relations of the items to one another. She has employed which of the following analysis approaches?
A) Multiple Linear Regression
B) Factor Analysis
C) Discriminate function analysis
D) Canonical correlation

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Factor analysis is an appropriate approach for examining the interrelations of items in a large study aimed at measuring the types of achievement motivation. It allows for the identification of underlying factors or dimensions that best explain the patterns of correlations among the observed variables. Multiple Linear Regression, Discriminate function analysis, and Canonical correlation are not ideal for this purpose.

In a Large Study That Examines the Ability of a New