When using factor analysis, a linear combination of the original variables is called a(n) _____.
A) factor
B) function
C) weight
D) coefficient
E) variance

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In factor analysis, the goal is to identify factors that explain the correlations between the original variables. A linear combination of the variables that represents a particular factor is called a factor.

When Using Factor Analysis, a Linear Combination of the Original