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varimax

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. ORIGIN 1950s: blend of variance and maximum .

 

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varimax

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. ORIGIN 1950s: blend of variance and maximum .