ADE-4: a multivariate analysis and graphical display software

Abstract

e searching, zooming, selection of points, and display of data values on factor maps. The user interface is simple and homogeneous among all the programs; this contributes to making the use of ADE-4 very easy for nonspecialists in statistics, data analysis or computer science. Keywords: Multivariate analysis, principal component analysis, correspondence analysis, instrumental variables, canonical correspondence analysis, partial least squares regression, coinertia analysis, graphics, multivariate graphics, interactive graphics, Macintosh, HyperCard, Windows 95 1. Introduction ADE-4 is a multivariate analysis and graphical display software for Apple Macintosh and Windows 95 microcomputers. It is made up of several stand-alone applications, called modules, that feature a wide range of multivariate analysis methods, from simple one-table analysis to three-way table analysis and two-table coupling methods. It also provides many possibilitie