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Variable selection techniques in discriminant analysis: II. Allocation
Author(s) -
McKay R. J.,
Campbell N. A.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
british journal of mathematical and statistical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.157
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 2044-8317
pISSN - 0007-1102
DOI - 10.1111/j.2044-8317.1982.tb00639.x
Subject(s) - selection (genetic algorithm) , variable (mathematics) , linear discriminant analysis , feature selection , statistics , optimal discriminant analysis , mathematics , discriminant , computer science , artificial intelligence , mathematical analysis
The literature dealing with the selection of variables for allocation procedures is examined. Two types of technique are discussed, namely, those which use group separation as the criterion for variable selection and those which more appropriately employ error rates in allocation.