| Abstract: | Simulation experiments have been conducted to examine the potential usefulness of R-mode and Q-mode factor methods in the analysis and interpretation of geochemical data. The R-mode factor analysis experiment consisted of constructing a factor model, using the model to generate a correlation matrix, and attempting to recover the model by R-mode techniques. The techniques were successful in determining the number of factors in the model, but the factor loadings could not be estimated even approximately on the basis of mathematical procedures alone. Q-mode factor methods were successful in recovering all of the properties of a model used to generate hypothetical chemical data on olivine samples, but it was necessary to use a correction previously regarded as unimportant. ?? 1969 Plenum Publishing Corporation. |
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| Citation Author: | Miesch, A. T. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of the International Association for Mathematical Geology |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Critical review of some multivariate procedures in the analysis of geochemical data; 1969; Article; Journal; Journal of the International Association for Mathematical Geology; Miesch, A. T. |
| Citation Start Page: | 171 |
| Citation Volume: | 1 |
| Citation Year: | 1969 |
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| Text: | Critical review of some multivariate procedures in the analysis of geochemical data; 1969; Article; Journal; Journal of the International Association for Mathematical Geology; Miesch, A. T. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02048560 |
| Date Other: | Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:09 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Kluwer Academic Publishers-Plenum Publishers |
