Applied Discriminant Analysis

While the purpose of discriminant analysis is to predict group membership on the basis of multiple predictor variables, in applied science it is used to describe group differences across multiple response variables. This text emphasizes the distinction.

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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