ISSN:
1573-8868
Schlagwort(e):
multivariate analysis
;
cluster analysis
;
structural distortion
;
minimum spanning tree
;
Silurian Tonoloway Limestone
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Geologie und Paläontologie
,
Mathematik
Notizen:
Abstract Cluster analysis groups samples, but does not generally show gradations between clusters. To illustrate these relationships, principal-coordinate analysis and multidimensional scaling can be employed, but these methods may not be appropriate due to structural distortion. A minimum spanning tree (MST) computes a point-to-point path through the original matrix, and clusters are mapped on the MST diagram. The MST linkages, therefore, provide a natural continuum between the clusters, without distortion. Forty-six Silurian Tonoloway Limestone samples were analyzed for 16 sedimentary features indicative of subaerial exposure. Cluster analysis identified nine clusters which were reduced to five final, ordered groups by MST.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01029800
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