A method of factor analysis in which uncorrelated factors are sought by a rotation that maximizes the variance of the factor loadings.
as modifier it is common practice to conduct varimax rotation of solutions
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- A principal components analysis with varimax rotation was conducted with all 25 items.
- Our decision was verified performing a principal components analysis using the varimax procedure on all color variables.
- For the twelve questions on coping strategies, a three-factor solution was found using varimax rotation.
- The factor matrix was rotated using the varimax method to optimize variable loadings.
- A varimax rotation produced the simplest possible structure among the component loadings.