Exploratory Multivariate Analysis in Archaeology

M.J. Baxter is Professor Emeritus at Nottingham Trent University, UK.

'There are many things to admire about this book. . . . [T]he treatment of the methods is very solid and to the point. I especially like the way in which Baxter explores their strengths and weaknesses in applied settings. . . . [W]ritten at a level that most archaeologists will find comprehensible.' (Mark S. Aldenderfer, American Antiquity) '[A]n excellent tool and reference for the practicing archaeo-statistician, as well as for the novice who wishes to get acquainted with multivariate statistical methods. In it one obtains practical advice from an experienced practitioner . . . . I like this book and recommend it.' (Kenneth L Kvamme, Archaeological Computing Newsletter) '[A] no-nonsense account of the main multivariate techniques used in archaeology . . . . The style is straightforward and clear, and well in tune with the needs of the reader. . . . The tone is balanced and reasonable . . . . [F]or anyone who analyses multivariate data in archaeology.' (Clive Orton, Journal of Archaeological Science)

• Introduction to the Percheron Press Edition Chapter 1. Multivariate Statistics in Archaeology Chapter 2. Univariate and Bivariate Approaches and Preliminary Data Analysis Chapter 3. Principal Component Analysis - The Main Ideas Chapter 4. Principal Component Analysis - Specialised Topics Chapter 5. Correspondence Analysis - The Main Ideas Chapter 6. Correspondence Analysis - Extensions Chapter 7. Cluster Analysis - The Main Ideas Chapter 8. Cluster Analysis - Some Problems Chapter 9. Discriminant Analysis - The Main Ideas Chapter 10. Further Aspects of Discriminant Analysis Chapter 11. The Final Chapter Appendixes Bibliography Index