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An exploration of the application of S-PLUS code designed to perform classical correspondence analysis is made in this paper. This code allows for the “classical” analysis to be performed on categorical data consisting of two or more variables. For multi-way contingency tables, correspondence analysis can be performed by considering either the indicator matrix or the Burt matrix. The code also allows the user to incorporate into the analysis confidence circles (to identify categorical responses that deviate from the hypothesis of independence) and for an asymmetrical analysis to be performed. The function includes various warnings and stoppages to help the user properly analyse their data.
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Beh, E.J. S-PLUS code for simple and multiple correspondence analysis. Computational Statistics 20, 415–438 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02741306
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