The construction of a loading matrix involves several steps:
1. Data Collection: Gather data on various observed variables relevant to the study. 2. Standardization: Standardize the data to ensure comparability of variables with different units and scales. 3. Factor Extraction: Use statistical methods such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) or Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to extract latent factors from the observed variables. 4. Rotation: Apply rotation techniques (e.g., Varimax, Promax) to the factor loadings to achieve a simpler and more interpretable structure. 5. Loading Matrix Construction: Compile the loadings into a matrix format, with rows representing observed variables and columns representing latent factors.
