An assumption in factor analysis is that
A) correlation does not necessarily imply causation.
B) a single latent trait exists.
C) things that co-occur tend to have a common cause.
D) factors must be properly named if the analysis of the data is to be actionable.

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Factor analysis assumes that variables that co-occur or are correlated tend to have a common underlying cause or factor.

An Assumption in Factor Analysis Is That