orthogonal rotation

a transformational system used in factor analysis in which the different underlying or latent variables are required to remain separated from or uncorrelated with one another. It is one of two types of factor rotation used to identify a simpler structure pattern or solution, the other being oblique rotation. Also called rigid rotation.

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February 1st 2025

anomalous dichromatism

partial color blindness in which only two colors (usually blue and yellow) can be seen. Also called anomalous dichromasy. See dichromatism.