Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Factor

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about factor rotation?

• A) Through rotation, the factor matrix is transformed into a simpler one that is easier to interpret
• B) Rotation affects the communalities and the percentage of total variance explained
• C) Preferably, variables should load on only one factor
• D) Different rotation methods may identify different factors
• E) One rotation method is varimax

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