Factor analysis is used to:
A) Determine internal consistency
B) Verify Cronbach's alpha
C) Reduce (simplify) the number of items measuring a construct
D) Determine results for a study with two or more independent variables and a normally distributed dependent variable.

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Factor analysis is used to reduce the number of items measuring a construct by identifying underlying factors that explain the covariation among the items. It is not used to determine internal consistency, verify Cronbach's alpha, or analyze studies with multiple independent variables and a normally distributed dependent variable.

Factor Analysis Is Used To