Which of the following statistical techniques identifies patterns underlying combinations of the original variables capable of summarizing the original set?
A) Factor analysis
B) Multivariate analysis of variance
C) Cluster analysis
D) Multidimensional scaling
E) Discriminant analysis

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Factor analysis identifies underlying patterns or factors that explain the variability among observed variables. This technique reduces the number of variables by grouping them into factors that summarize the information from the original set.

Which of the Following Statistical Techniques Identifies Patterns Underlying Combinations