Cluster analysis is NOT scary, I promise

Cluster analysis is NOT scary, I promise

Cluster analysis as defined by a statistician:  A procedure by which subjects, cases, or variables are clustered into groups based on similar characteristics of each.  Hierarchical cluster analysis attempts to identify relatively homogenous groups of variables (or...
Factor Analysis is NOT scary, I promise

Factor Analysis is NOT scary, I promise

There are two primary advanced statistical techniques that have already been applied to selected data from Medinet Habu—factor analysis and cluster analysis.  This post will endeavor to explain the insights provided by factor analysis in the examination of visual...
Correlation is NOT scary, I promise

Correlation is NOT scary, I promise

Many of the findings that are presented by Art of Counting will require a basic understanding of key statistical techniques.  This will be an exploration into correlation. Correlation, as defined by a statistician: The degree of similarity or difference between two...