Mathematical Tools for Applied Multivariate Analysis - Softcover

Carroll, J.Douglas; Green, Paul E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0122975529 ISBN 13: 9780122975523

Publisher: Academic Press Inc, 1978

Synopsis

This book introduces matrix algebra to students in behavioral and administrative sciences. It clearly defines the relevance of the exercises to concerns within the business community and the social and behavioral sciences. Readers will gain a technical background for tackling applications-oriented multivariate texts.

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Review

"This revision includes an update of terminology and basic mathematical concepts necessitated by the increasing use of multivariate techniques in a wide range of applied fields. It is highly recommended as a companion text for courses in multivariate methods and theory." --JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION

"[The book's] approach is unique and should be an interesting and effective way to learn basic linear algebra, even for some who are primarily interested in linear algebra for its own sake." --CHOICE

"It provides a careful and thorough introduction to vectors and matrices. Especially valuable is the material providing geometric interpretations...A particular strength of the book is the frequent use of small numerical examples which, for example, actually demonstrate the useful properties of determinants, and make absolutely clear what is meant by operations like the multiplication of matrices. The book is designed for readers who have no prior knowledge of matrix theory, and specifically for students in the behavioural and administrative sciences. However, it is also very clear and useful that it has material of value to anyone using multivariate methods. It should be on the reading list for all courses on multivariate analysis." --B.J.T. Morgan, Univeristy of Kent, Canterbury, U.K. in SHORT BOOK REVIEWS, December 1998

From the Back Cover

This revised edition presents the relevant aspects of transformational geometry, matrix algebra, and calculus to those who may be lacking the necessary mathematical foundations of applied multivariate analysis. It brings up-to-date many definitions of mathematical concepts and their operations. It also clearly defines the relevance of the exercises to concerns within the business community and the social and behavioral sciences. Readers will gain a technical background for tackling applications-oriented multivariate texts and receive a geometric perspective for understanding multivariate methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press Inc
• Publication date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0122975529
• ISBN 13: 9780122975523
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 389