Laurie Knows That the Unique and Error Variances Are a Relatively

Multiple Choice

Laurie knows that the unique and error variances are a relatively small portion of the total variance and wants to reduce the original set of variables into a smaller set of composite variables. Which type of multivariate analysis technique would be most appropriate for Laurie to use?

A) common factor analysis
B) k-means cluster analysis
C) principle components factor analysis
D) regression analysis
E) ANOVA