Factor analysis is a tool that helps researchers decide:
A)whether a psychological measure correlates well with a specific behavior
B)how many items it takes to assess a specific construct
C)whether self-report measures or behavioral measures represent a construct better
D)which items in a multiple-item measure tend to measure the same thing

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Factor analysis is used to identify and group items that measure similar aspects of a construct. It helps researchers determine which items should be combined to create a composite score for the construct being measured. Option A is better evaluated using correlation analysis, option B can be determined through pilot studies, and option C can be evaluated through concurrent validity studies.

Factor Analysis Is a Tool That Helps Researchers Decide