The factor-analytic approach to scale development yields instruments
A) with scales that do not vary no matter what method of factor analysis is used
B) with scales that always translate to clinically useful concepts
C) with psychometric properties generally superior to those constructed by the rational method
D) none of the above

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The factor-analytic approach has been shown to yield instruments with superior psychometric properties as compared to those constructed by the rational method. However, the scales may vary depending on the particular method of factor analysis used. There is no guarantee that the factors will always translate to clinically useful concepts, as this ultimately depends on the appropriateness and relevance of the items included in the scale.

The Factor-Analytic Approach to Scale Development Yields Instruments