A(n) ________ is used to analyze the underlying pattern of correlations among a set of measured variables and to reduce the number of variables by extracting a smaller set of factors.
A) exploratory factor analysis
B) confirmatory factor analysis
C) canonical correlation
D) MANOVA

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Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is used to uncover the underlying structure of a relatively large set of variables. EFA is a technique within factor analysis whose overarching goal is to identify the underlying relationships between measured variables. It is used to reduce data by identifying a smaller set of factors or components that explain most of the variance observed in a much larger number of manifest variables.

A(n) ________ Is Used to Analyze the Underlying Pattern of Correlations