Discriminant analysis with SPSS

Abstract

Discriminant analysis is a statistical method by which we want to know what variables measured at objects or individuals best explain the difference allocating the groups to which belong said objects or individuals. This technique allows us to test the extent to which independent variables correctly classified research subjects or objects.

Are shown and explained the main elements relating to the procedure for conducting the discriminant analysis and its application using SPSS version 18 for statistical model development, the conditions for the application of analysis, estimation and interpretation of the discriminant functions, methods of classification and validation of results.