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  • Statistics
  • Data Visualization

Background:

  • Classical centering methods for correlation matrices in biplots are suboptimal.
  • Principal component analysis (PCA)-based correlation biplots have limitations.
  • Recent advancements include single scalar adjustments for correlation biplots.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an iterative algorithm for column adjustment of correlation matrices.
  • To enhance the goodness-of-fit compared to single scalar adjustments.
  • To evaluate the practical utility of the proposed method and improve visualization interpretability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a weighted alternating least squares algorithm for flexible scalar adjustments.
  • Developing an iterative algorithm for column-specific scalar adjustments.
  • Employing correlation tally sticks to aid biplot interpretability.

Main Results:

  • The proposed iterative column adjustment improves goodness-of-fit over single scalar adjustments.
  • The new biplots are initially less interpretable but become clearer with correlation tally sticks.
  • Weighted root mean squared error (RMSE) confirms improved low-dimensional approximations.

Conclusions:

  • Iterative column adjustment offers superior correlation matrix approximation.
  • Correlation tally sticks are effective tools for interpreting complex correlation biplots.
  • The method provides a valuable advancement for correlation matrix visualization and analysis.