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On the Matrix Formulation of Kaiser's Varimax Criterion

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2025

H. Neudecker
H. Neudecker*
Affiliation:
University of Amsterdam
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Requests for reprints should be sent to Professor H. Neudecker, Department of Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Jodenbreestraat 23, 1011 NH Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Abstract

The author provides a full-fledged matrix derivation of Sherin's matrix formulation of Kaiser's varimax criterion. He uses matrix differential calculus in conjunction with the Hadamard (or Schur) matrix product. Two results on Hadamard products are presented.

Keywords

Matrix differential calculusHadamard (or Schur) productVarimax
Type
Notes And Comments
Information
Psychometrika , Volume 46 , Issue 3 , September 1981 , pp. 343 - 345
Copyright
Copyright © 1981 The Psychometric Society

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