1st Edition

Essentials of Multivariate Data Analysis

By Neil H. Spencer Copyright 2014

    Since most datasets contain a number of variables, multivariate methods are helpful in answering a variety of research questions. Accessible to students and researchers without a substantial background in statistics or mathematics, Essentials of Multivariate Data Analysis explains the usefulness of multivariate methods in applied research. Unlike m

    Frequently Asked Questions. Graphical Presentation of Multivariate Data. Multivariate Tests of Significance. Factor Analysis. Cluster Analysis. Discriminant Analysis. Multidimensional Scaling. Correspondence Analysis. References. Index.

    Biography

    Dr. Neil H. Spencer is a reader in applied statistics and director of the Statistical Services and Consultancy Unit at the University of Hertfordshire. His research interests include multilevel models, multivariate methods, statistical computing, multiple testing, and testing for randomness.