Introduction to multidimensional scaling
10th November 2006
City University, London
Multidimensional scaling is family of models for the spatial
representation of data and for interpreting their underlying structure and
relationships. Its variants allow for a wide variety of data-types at
different levels of measurement, using a range of models. It can be used
both for visualization of the data and for modelling. It has strong
affinities to Principal Components, Clustering and Correspondence Analysis
and is also akin to Factor Analysis.
Given the profusion of models and programs and their selective
implementation in various computer packages, the user needs to know:
o the organising principles of the field of MDS,
o how to identify the appropriate analysis for a given set of data
o how to follow through from the raw data to their analysis, and
o how to assess the solution and interpret the results.
This course aims to provide the basis for such knowledge, and illustrate
how MDS analysis is done.
A one-day course can only provide an overview, but it will be amply
illustrated with examples of MDS at work. No previous knowledge or
experience will be assumed, except for familiarity with the basic reading
specified.
The analysis is not tied to one program or package, but will use programs
from NewMDSX, SPSS (Proxscal) and PERMAP (interactive scaling).
The fee is:
1. £20 - For UK registered postgraduate students
2. £40 – For staff at UK academic institutions, ESRC funded
researchers and registered charity organisations
3. £175 - For all other participants
All fees include course materials, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. They
do not include travel and accommodation costs.
For further information:
Jacqui Thorp
Assistant Administrator
ESRC National Centre for Research Methods
University of Southampton
Tel: 023 80 594069
Fax: 023 80 598908
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