Typologies and Taxonomies: An Introduction to Classification Techniques (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780803952591)

How do we group different subjects on a variety of variables? Should we use a classification procedure in which only the concepts are classified (typology), one in which only empirical entities are classified (taxonomy), or a combination of both?

Kenneth D Bailey addresses these questions and shows how classification methods can be used to improve research. Beginning with an exploration of the advantages and disadvantages of classification procedures, the book covers topics such as: clustering procedures including agglomerative and divisive methods; the relationship among various classification techniques; how clustering methods compare with related statistical techniques; classification resources; and software packages fo

Author: Kenneth D. Bailey
ISBN-10: 0803952597
ISBN-13: 9780803952591
Publisher: Sage Publications
Language: English
Published: 06/13/1994
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.58w x 0.25d