Which of the following is a myth on scale construction?

A) Items can be constructed only after an extensive literature review.
B) Representative samples must be used whenever possible.
C) Factor analysis alone provides sufficient evidence of a scale's validity.
D) Structural elements of a scale vary across cultures.

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to identify underlying structures or factors among a set of observed variables by reducing data complexity.

Myth

A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

Scale Construction

The process of developing a measurement tool that quantifies abstract concepts or variables, often involving item generation, testing, and validation.