The Performance of Snow Flakes, Suns, and Factorial Suns in the Graphic Representation of Multivariate Data.

Borg, Ingwer; Staufenbiel, Thomas

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Publication Date: 1992

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The Performance of Snow Flakes, Suns, and Factorial Suns in the Graphic Representation of Multivariate Data.

Borg, Ingwer; Staufenbiel, Thomas

Multivariate Behavioral Research, v27 n1 p43-55 1992

The representation of multivariate data by icons is discussed. The factorial sun is suggested as superior to the commonly used snowflake or sun icons and as better representing the values of the different variables and their correlational structure. Two experiments with 60 college students demonstrate the factorial sun's superiority. (SLD)

Descriptors: College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Correlation, Factor Structure, Higher Education, Mathematical Models, Multivariate Analysis

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Language: English

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