9780471311454: Applied discriminant analysis

Synopsis

This book/diskette set provides a complete introduction to the application of discriminant analysis - data sets and programs included. Most books on discriminant analysis focus on statistical theory. This unique text/reference emphasizes applications and describes the numerous ways in which discriminant analysis can be useful, both to students who must read and understand published research and to professionals conducting original research. Numerous examples, exercises, and detailed explanations help to clarify difficult concepts and enhance your understanding of the subject. Data sets and programs on the accompanying diskette enable you to conduct multiple data analyses, both within and across computer packages. This book provides all the information you need to: * Understand the kinds of research questions that are best answered by discriminant analysis* Learn the terms and grasp the underlying concepts* Read, understand, and interpret various computer package printouts that pertain to discriminant analysis* Evaluate reports of applied discriminant analysis* Design a study, analyze resulting data sets, and write a report based on your findings

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À propos de l?auteur

About the author CARL J HUBERTY is Professor of Education at the University of Georgia, where he has also taught in the Department of Statistics. He earned an MS in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin and a PhD in education (applied statistics) from the University of Iowa. He is the author of numerous articles for professional journals and is a contributor to several books on applied statistics. He has conducted numerous workshops on discriminant analysis in Australia, Belgium, and the United States.

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