Introduction to Multivariate Analysis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780412160400)

This book provides an introduction to the analysis of multivariate data.It describes multivariate probability distributions, the preliminary analysisof a large -scale set of data, princ iple component and factor analysis, traditional normal theory material, as well as multidimensional scaling andcluster analysis.Introduction to Multivariate Analysis provides a reasonable blend oftheory and practice. Enough theory is given to introduce the concepts andto make the topics mathematically interesting. In addition the authors discussthe use (and misuse) of the techniques in pra ctice and present appropriatereal-life examples from a variety of areas includ ing agricultural research, soc iology and crim inology. The book should be suitable both for researchworkers and as a text for students taking a course on multivariate analysis.

Author: Chris Chatfield
ISBN-10: 0412160404
ISBN-13: 9780412160400
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 05/15/1981
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.46w x 0.55d