This book explains and illustrates the most frequently used methods of hierarchical cluster analysis so that they can be understood and practiced by researchers with limited backgrounds in mathematics and statistics. Widely applicable in research, these methods are used to determine clusters of similar objects. For example, ecologists use cluster analysis to determine which plots (i.e. objects) in a forest are similar with respect to vegetation growing on them; medical researchers use cluster analysis to determine which brands of products the public perceives similarly. In all fields of research, there exists this basic and recurring need to determine clusters of objects. This book will ground you in the basic methods of cluster analysis and guide you in all phases of their use. You will learn how to recognize when you have a research problem that requires cluster analysis, how to decide upon the most appropriate kind of data to collect, how to choose the best method of cluster analysi

Cluster Analysis for Researchers

Science & Math

Romesburg, H. Charles

Research

Lifetime Learning Pub.

Clearly explains how to plan and carry out reliable experiments, how to conceive and circumstantially support research hypotheses, how to test research hypotheses, how to discover cause and effect, and more. For students and practitioners in all fields of the physical, life, earth, social, and engineering sciences. Contains more than 150 illustrative research examples from all fields. Based on Professor Romesburg's examination of 5,000 top scientific articles, studying the methods used to produce reliable knowledge. See the book's first page explaining the blind peer review of the book that was commissioned and paid for by the author's academic department; see the book's back cover for peer reviewer comments. To read most of it, go to Google Book Search (http://books.google.com/) and enter this: Romesburg Best Research Practices - then click on the book.

Best Research Practices

Lulu Press, Inc.

This book explains and illustrates the most frequently used methods of hierarchical cluster analysis so that they can be understood and practiced by researchers with limited backgrounds in mathematics and statistics.

Krieger Pub. Co

The Life of the Creative Spirit

Drawing upon the ideas of more than three hundred notable painters, scientists, mathematicians, entrepreneurs, writers, poets, naturalists, actors, rock climbers and more, this book explains putting spirituality into one?s life by creating great goodness for the world

Self-Help

Creativity

Xlibris US

Drawing upon the ideas of more than three hundred notable painters, scientists, mathematicians, entrepreneurs, writers, poets, naturalists, actors, rock climbers and more, this book explains putting spirituality into one?s life by creating great goodness for the world

The Arts & You has more than a thousand quotations of artists and art critics, compiled from journal articles and books of the last two hundred years, on painting, sculpture, photography, garden arts, architecture, poetry, music, dance, theater, and literature.They are a treasure for learning the power of the arts to: - Increase your happiness - Give your life purpose - Deepen your understanding of yourself and others - Help identify and solve your personal problemsAnd with your increased understanding of the arts will come a greater awareness of what the arts can do for you.

The Arts & You: From Painting to Literature, What the Arts Can Do for You

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

H. Charles Romesburg

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Cluster Analysis for Researchers

Best Research Practices

Cluster Analysis for Researchers

The Life of the Creative Spirit

The Life of the Creative Spirit

The Arts & You: From Painting to Literature, What the Arts Can Do for You