The Classification of Patients Into Diagnostic Groups Using Cluster Analysis.

Chignell, Mark H.; Stacey, Barrie G.

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Publication Date: 1981-Jan

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The Classification of Patients Into Diagnostic Groups Using Cluster Analysis.

Chignell, Mark H.; Stacey, Barrie G.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v37 n1 p151-53 Jan 1981

Further evidence is provided for assessing the use of cluster analysis in comparison with other multivariate methods. When appropriately used, cluster analysis is a convenient tool for developing empirically based diagnostic groupings. The frequently stated limitations of the technique should not invalidate the obtained groupings of such cases. (Author)

Descriptors: Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Psychology, Cluster Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, Patients, Test Interpretation, Test Validity

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Identifiers - Location: Australia; New Zealand

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