varimax
/ˈvɛːrɪmaks
/noun [mass noun] Statistics
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...
- A varimax rotation produced the simplest possible structure among the component loadings.
- A principal components analysis with varimax rotation was conducted with all 25 items.
- For the twelve questions on coping strategies, a three-factor solution was found using varimax rotation.
Origin
1950s: blend of variance and maximum.