A complete introduction to discriminant analysis--extensivelyrevised, expanded, and updated
This Second Edition of the classic book, AppliedDiscriminant Analysis, reflects and references current usagewith its new title, Applied MANOVA and DiscriminantAnalysis. Thoroughly updated and revised, this book continuesto be essential for any researcher or student needing to learn tospeak, read, and write about discriminant analysis as well asdevelop a philosophy of empirical research and data analysis. Itsthorough introduction to the application of discriminant analysisis unparalleled.
Offering the most up-to-date computer applications, references,terms, and real-life research examples, the Second Editionalso includes new discussions of MANOVA, descriptive discriminantanalysis, and predictive discriminant analysis. Newer SAS macrosare included, and graphical software with data sets and programsare provided on the book's related Web site.
The book features:
* Detailed discussions of multivariate analysis of variance andcovariance
* An increased number of chapter exercises along with selectedanswers
* Analyses of data obtained via a repeated measures design
* A new chapter on analyses related to predictive discriminantanalysis
* Basic SPSS(r) and SAS(r) computer syntax and output integratedthroughout the book
Applied MANOVA and Discriminant Analysis enables thereader to become aware of various types of research questions usingMANOVA and discriminant analysis; to learn the meaning of thisfield's concepts and terms; and to be able to design a study thatuses discriminant analysis through topics such as one-factorMANOVA/DDA, assessing and describing MANOVA effects, and deletingand ordering variables.
Carl J. Huberty
Angewandte Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung u. Statistik Applied Probability & Statistics Data Mining Data Mining Statistics Diskriminanzanalyse Statistics Statistik
"...This is a valuable addition to the literature on MANOVA andDA, with emphasis on applications." (Zentralblatt MATH,2007)
"...a useful addition to the literature...I am veryhappy to have this book on my shelf." (Journal of the AmericanStatistical Association, September 2007)
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