cluster vs principal components analysis

Sharon Mickan (s092713@student.uq.edu.au)
Fri, 21 May 1999 14:41:34 +1000

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I am trying to develop an hierarchical model of effective teams, after
eliciting 480+ bipolar constructs from healthcare managers. Initially I have
completed frequency counts using qualitative analysis software (Nud.ist). I
now want to compare this preliminary hierarchy with a mathematical one -
does anyone have any comments about whether cluster or principal components
analysis would do this better. My reading suggests that I choose which one
suits the data best - but are there any other philosophical or practical
reasons to consider one over the other?

Any thoughts will be appreciated...
Sharon

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Sharon Mickan
PhD Candidate
NHMRC Public Health Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Department of Occupational Therapy
The University of Queensland
St Lucia 4072

Ph: 3365 3456
Email: s092713@student.uq.edu.au

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