The Impact of the Methods of the Data Normalization on the Result of Linear Ordering

Abstract

In taxonomy, various methods of the data normalization are used. They can
\nsignificantly affect the result of the classification. This article presents the analysis of the impact of
\nthe methods of the data normalization on the result of linear ordering. The following methods and
\ntools are used in this research: standardization, Weber’s standardization, unitization, zero
\nunitization with zero minimum and selected quotient transformation. A statement comparing the
\nmethods used in the study of classification is formulated. In the research data concerning
\ninnovation of European Union regions from Eurostat are used.