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Multivariate Distances and Multivariate Classification Systems Using Non-Metric Traits in Biological Studies

In: Multivariate Statistical Methods in Physical Anthropology

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  • M. Finnegan

    (Kansas State University, Osteology Laboratory)

  • R. M. Rubison

    (Kansas State University, Department of Statistics)

Abstract

Multivariate statistical measures of biological distance utilizing non-metric traits on the human cranium was first explored by Berry and Berry (1967) utilizing the multivariate statistics developed by C.A.B. Smith and known as the Grewal-Smith statistic (Grewal, 1962). By 1975 attempts were being made in the classification of human crania by means of non-metric traits in order to assign one or some few individuals into a parent or larger group (SjØvold, 1975; Finnegan, 1975). However, these first attempts at classification utilized very cumbersome statistics (hypergeometric probabilities), and the methods had a high rate of mis-classification. The “tally” method (Anderson, 1968) was also utilized, but did not provide the accuracy in classification that Anderson had originally achieved.

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  • M. Finnegan & R. M. Rubison, 1984. "Multivariate Distances and Multivariate Classification Systems Using Non-Metric Traits in Biological Studies," Springer Books, in: G. N. Van Vark & W. W. Howells (ed.), Multivariate Statistical Methods in Physical Anthropology, pages 69-80, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-94-009-6357-3_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-94-009-6357-3_6
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