When Doing Factor Analysis, the Level of Abstraction Influences the Number

Multiple Choice

When doing factor analysis, the level of abstraction influences the number of factors identified, with more general theories having _____ factors. Another variable that the text indicates has an influence on the number of factors identified is the _____.

A) more; type of data
B) more; sample variability
C) fewer; type of data
D) fewer; sample variability