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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/17926
Title: A Comparison of Techniques Used In Discrimination and Classification
Authors: Hamilton, Owen Michael Grant
Advisor: Stephens, Michael A.
Department: Statistics
Keywords: discrimination techniques, statistical, multivariate data, Fisher's Discriminant Function
Publication Date: Aug-1976
Abstract: <p> Application of four statistical techniques of discrimination is made to a set of multivariate data. The techniques, proposed by R.A . Fisher [6], C.R. Rao Q4] , D.F. Andrews [l] and H. Chernoff [4], are reviewed, applied and criticized in an intercomparison of the four methods. Graphic illustrations are also utilized to aid in the classification of sampling units. </p>
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/17926
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