Multidimensional Scaling, Second Edition

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  • Covers multidimensional scaling as an introduction to related mathematical ideas and techniques
  • Allows readers to do a hands-on data analysis with the accompanying programs
  • Contains several data sets that allow the reader to gain quick, practical experience
  • Summary

    Multidimensional scaling covers a variety of statistical techniques in the area of multivariate data analysis. Geared toward dimensional reduction and graphical representation of data, it arose within the field of the behavioral sciences, but now holds techniques widely used in many disciplines. Multidimensional Scaling, Second Edition extends the popular first edition and brings it up to date. It concisely but comprehensively covers the area, summarizing the mathematical ideas behind the various techniques and illustrating the techniques with real-life examples. A computer disk containing programs and data sets accompanies the book.

    Table of Contents

    INTRODUCTION
    Introduction
    A Look at Data and Models
    Proximities
    Matrix Results
    METRIC MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALING
    Introduction
    Classical Scaling
    Robustness
    Metric Least Squares Scaling
    Critchley's Intermediate Method
    Unidimensional Scaling
    Grouped Dissimilarities
    Inverse Scaling
    NONMETRIC MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALING
    Introduction
    Kruskal's Approach
    The Gutman Approach
    A Further Look at Stress
    How Many Dimensions?
    Starting Configurations
    Interesting Axes in the Configuration
    FURTHER ASPECTS OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL SCALING
    Other Formulations of MDS
    MDS Diagnostics
    Robust MDS
    Interactive MDS
    Dynamic MDS
    Constrained MDS
    Statistical Inference for MDS
    Asymmetric Dissimilarities
    PROCRUSTES ANALYSIS
    Introduction
    Procrustes Analysis
    Historic Maps
    Some Generalizations
    MONKEYS, WHISKY, AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
    Introduction
    Monkeys
    Whisky
    Aeroplanes
    Yoghurts
    Bees
    BIPLOTS
    Introduction
    The Classic Biplot
    Another Approach
    Categorical Variables
    UNFOLDING
    Introduction
    Nonmetric Unidimensional Unfolding
    Nonmetric Multidimensional Unfolding
    Metric Multidimensional Unfolding
    CORRESPONDENCE ANALYSIS
    Introduction
    Analysis of Two-Way Contingency Tables
    The Theory of Correspondence Analysis
    Reciprocal Averaging
    Multiple Correspondence Analysis
    INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES MODELS
    Introduction
    The Tucker-Messick Model
    INDSCAL
    IDIOSCAL
    PINDIS
    ALSCAL, SMACOF, AND GIFI
    ALSCAL
    SMACOF
    GIFI
    FURTHER m-MODE, n-WAY MODELS
    CANDECOMP, PARAFAC, and CANDELINC
    DIDICOM and GIPSCAL
    The Tucker Models
    One-Mode, n-Way Models
    Two-Mode, Three-Way Asymmetric Scaling
    Three-Way Unfolding
    APPENDIX
    Computer Programs
    The Accompanying Diskette
    The Data Provided
    To Manipulate and Analyze Data
    Inputting User Data
    Error Messages
    REFERENCES.

    Editorial Reviews

    "The authors comment in the Preface that 'multidimensional scaling has now become popular and has extended into areas other than its traditional place in the behavioral sciences.' This is the essential reference. It has been updated sufficiently to merit purchase even by persons who already own the [first edition]."
    - Techometrics, May 2003

    "...I recommend this book to those who wish for an introduction to multidimensional scaling or who have some knowledge of the field and wish to become better informed."
    -Journal of the Royal Statistical Society

    "The book will provide a good overview of the subject for people who hope to use MDS methods, and will also serve as an introduction to those who wish to explore the methods in more depth."
    Short Book Reviews, Vol. 21, No. 2, August, 2001

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