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- Title
What is Rotating in Exploratory Factor Analysis?
- Authors
Osborne, Jason W.
- Abstract
Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is one of the most commonly-reported quantitative methodology in the social sciences, yet much of the detail regarding what happens during an EFA remains unclear. The goal of this brief technical note is to explore what "rotation" is, what exactly is rotating, and why we use rotation when performing EFAs. Some commentary about the relative utility and desirability of different rotation methods concludes the narrative.
- Subjects
EXPLORATORY factor analysis; QUANTITATIVE research; SOCIAL sciences; ROTATIONAL motion; RELATIVE motion
- Publication
Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2015, Vol 20, Issue 1-3, p1
- ISSN
1531-7714
- Publication type
Article