Factor analysis is a statistical technique that develops _____ combinations of variables that summarize the original variables based on their underlying patterns.
A) curvilinear
B) linear
C) nonlinear
D) normal
E) logarithmic

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Factor analysis is a technique that looks for linear combinations of variables that have high intercorrelations, to summarize the original variables in a smaller set of factors.

Factor Analysis Is a Statistical Technique That Develops _____ Combinations