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On Two-Sided Orthogonal Procrustes Problems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2025

Peter H. Schönemann
Peter H. Schönemann*
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Ohio State University
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Abstract

A least squares method for approximating a given symmetric matrix B by another matrix B which is orthogonally similar to a second given matrix A is derived and then generalized to nonsymmetric (but square) A and B. A possible application to ordering problems is discussed.

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Psychometrika , Volume 33 , Issue 1 , March 1968 , pp. 19 - 33
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Copyright © 1968 The Psychometric Society

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This work was partially supported as project No. 083 by the Ohio State University, College of Education Research Grants and Leaves Program and subsequently as project I RO3 MH14097-01 by the National Institute of Mental Health. Free computer time was provided by the Ohio State University Computer Center. The writer is also pleased to record his appreciation for the time and assistance awarded to him most generously by Professors D. R. Whitney and J. S. Rustagi of the Ohio State University Mathematics Department.

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