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On the Oblique Rotation of a Factor Matrix to a Specified Pattern

Author(s):
Browne, Michael W.; Kristof, Walter
Publication Year:
1967
Report Number:
RB-67-54
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
20
Subject/Key Words:
Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Oblique Rotation, Statistical Analysis

Abstract

This paper presents a procedure for rotating an arbitrary factor matrix to maximum similarity with a specified factor pattern. The sum of squared distances between specified vectors and rotated vectors in oblique Euclidian space is minimized. An example of the application of the procedure is given.

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