Statistical procedures in factor analysis used to simplify factor structure and improve interpretability by rotating factor axes to achieve clearer patterns of variable loadings.
Example: Rotating factors in personality research to achieve simple structure where each trait loads highly on one factor and minimally on others, making interpretation clearer.
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