Question

If you have designed a test that measures principal leadership, and want to explore whether there are other constructs that are responsible for principal leadership, you would probably want to use which of the following techniques?

a. Factor analysis
b. Multi-trait
c. Pearson Product Moment Correlation

Answer 1

Factor analysis

Explanation:

Factor Analysis is a method for modeling observed variables, and their covariance structure, in terms of a smaller number of underlying unobservable “factors.” These factors are typically viewed as broad concepts or ideas that may describe a noted occurrence.

Take for example:

A basic impulse of acquiring a certain social level might explain most consumption behavior. These unobserved factors are more interesting to the social scientist than the noted numerical measurements.