logit

n. a nonlinear probability function. It is given by the formula logit(p) = log(p/[1 – p]), where p is the probability of an event. In other words, a logit is the logarithm (log) of the odds of the occurrence of an event. Logits are the inverse of logistic transformations.

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February 25th 2025

simple structure

in exploratory factor analysis, a set of criteria for determining the adequacy of a factor rotation solution. These criteria require that each factor show a pattern of high factor loadings on certain variables and near-zero loadings on others and that each variable load on only one factor. This minimizes the complexity of the factor solution, allows each variable to be most strongly identified with a specific factor, and increases interpretability.