Which of the following research approaches was preferred by Cattell to study personality?

A) The bivariate approach,or laboratory experiment method
B) The clinical method,or case studies
C) The multivariate approach,involving factor analysis
D) All of these are correct.

Multivariate Approach

A statistical approach that involves observation and analysis of more than one statistical outcome variable at a time.

Factor Analysis

An analytical approach employed to account for the variability in observed, interconnected variables through fewer, unseen variables referred to as factors.

Bivariate Approach

A statistical or research method that involves the analysis of two variables to determine the empirical relationship between them.