If you ran a questionnaire on your participants and wanted to reduce the number of variables that summarize the dataset, then what would be the most appropriate method of analysis?
A) Reliability analysis
B) Factor analysis
C) Hierarchical regression
D) Multiple regression

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Factor analysis is the most appropriate method for reducing the number of variables in a dataset by identifying underlying factors that explain the pattern of correlations within a set of observed variables. This technique is commonly used in questionnaire analysis to identify latent constructs.

If You Ran a Questionnaire on Your Participants and Wanted