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to varimax

to varimax

9.9
To rotate factor results so their patterns are easier to see
  • verb
  • Specialized
: aplicar varimax
  • Before presenting the findings, the team varimaxed the component loadings for greater clarity.

Examples

  • The researchers decided to varimax the factors to simplify the interpretation of their results.

  • It is common practice to varimax the data in exploratory factor analysis.

  • We will varimax the data to improve clarity.

  • The researchers varimaxed the results for better interpretation.

  • The researchers decided to varimax the factors to simplify the interpretation of their results.

  • Before presenting the findings, the team varimaxed the component loadings for greater clarity.

  • It is common practice to varimax the data in exploratory factor analysis.

Surface Forms

varimax infinitive
varimaxed past
varimaxed past participle
varimaxing present participle
varimaxes third person singular

Etymology

Varimax as a verb comes from the same parts var meaning 'variance' and max meaning 'maximum', so to varimax is to 'maximize variance' by rotating factors. That is why when you varimax your results you make the factor structure clearer and easier to explain.