Introduction to Multivariate Analysis (Science Paperbacks)

Chatfied, C.

ISBN 10: 0412160307 / ISBN 13: 9780412160301

Published by Springer (edition Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1980), 1980

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It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1980.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Multivariate Analysis (Science Paperbacks)
• Publisher: Springer (edition Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1980)
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412160307
• ISBN 13: 9780412160301
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to the analysis of multivariate data. It should be suitable for statisticians and other research workers who are familiar with basic probability theory and elementary inference, and also have a basic grounding in matrix algebra. The book should also be suitable as a text for undergraduate and postgraduate statistics courses on multivariate analysis. The book covers a wider range oftopics than some other books in this area. It deals with preliminary data analysis, principal component and factor analysis and traditional normal-theory material. It also covers cluster analysis and scaling techniques. In writing the book, we have tried to provide a reasonable blend of theory and practice, in contrast to much of the existing literature which concentrates on one or other aspect. Enough theory is given to introduce the concepts and to make the topics mathematically interesting. But we also discuss the use (and misuse) of the techniques in practice and presentappropriate real-life examples. Although the book is primarily an introductory text, we have nevertheless added appropriate references for further reading, so that the reader may extend his studies if he wishes.

Review

"The book's simplicity of approach and clear presentation make it a good choice for an undergraduate course or a self-study course in multivariate analysis." -Journal of the American Statistical Association "The original aims of the book are fulfilled remarkably well, thus providing a text which is to be welcomed into an area where there has been a recent dearth of introductory material." -BIAS