In factor analysis, which of the following provides a means for interpreting and labelling the factors?
A) Factor scores
B) Eigenvalues
C) Factor loadings
D) Communalities

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Factor loadings provide information about the strength and direction of the relationship between each variable and each factor, allowing for interpretation and labelling of the factors based on the variables that have the highest loadings. Factor scores are the numerical values representing a respondent's standing on each factor and are not used for interpretation and labelling of the factors. Eigenvalues indicate the amount of variance explained by each factor, but do not provide a means for interpretation and labelling of the factors. Communalities represent the amount of variance in each variable explained by all factors together, and also do not provide a means for interpretation and labelling of the factors.

In Factor Analysis, Which of the Following Provides a Means