Elements of Dual Scaling: An Introduction To Practical Data Analysis

Shizuhiko Nishisato

ISBN 10: 0805812091 / ISBN 13: 9780805812091

Published by Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc, 1994

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1st edition. 400 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Dual Scaling: An Introduction To Practical Data Analysis
• Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805812091
• ISBN 13: 9780805812091
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Quantification methodology of categorical data is a popular topic in many branches of science. Most books, however, are either too advanced for those who need it, or too elementary to gain insight into its potential. This book fills the gap between these extremes, and provides specialists with an easy and comprehensive reference, and others with a complete treatment of dual scaling methodology -- starting with motivating examples, followed by an introductory discussion of necessary quantitative skills, and ending with different perpsectives on dual scaling with examples, advanced topics, and future possibilities.

This book attempts to successively upgrade readers' readiness for handling analysis of qualitative, categorical, and non-metric data, without overloading them. The writing style is very friendly, and difficult topics are always accompanied by simple illlustrative examples.

There are a number of topics on dual scaling which were previously addressed only in journal articles or in publications that are not readily available. Integration of these topics into the standard framework makes the current book unique, and its extensive coverage of relevant topics is unprecedented. This book will serve as both reference and textbook for all those who want to analyze categorical data effectively.

About the Author

Shizuhiko Nishisato