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ERIC Number: EJ399599
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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An Introduction to Multidimensional Scaling for the Study of Musical Perception.
Miller, Robert
Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n102 p60-74 Fall 1989
Provides a nontechnical explanation of the family of multivariate statistical techniques known as multidimensional scaling (MDS). Explains the purpose of MDS, and the advantages of using these techniques in the study of musical perception. Discusses two approaches to the interpretation of MDS solutions. Lists examples of musical studies using MDS. (LS)
Descriptors: Models, Multidimensional Scaling, Multivariate Analysis, Music, Perception, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Statistical Analysis
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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