Data analysis is a vital part of science today, and in assessing quality, multivariate analysis is often necessary in order to avoid loss of essential information. Martens provides a powerful and versatile methodology that enables researchers to design their investigations and analyse data effectively and safely, without the need for formal statistical training.
* Offers an introductory explanation of multivariate analysis by graphical 'soft modelling'
* Minimises mathematics, providing all technical details in the appendix
* Presents itself in an accessible style with cartoons, self-assessment questions and a wide range of practical examples
* Demonstrates the methodology for various types of quality assessment, ranging from human quality perception via industrial quality monitoring to environmental quality and its molecular basis