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Use of basic MDS model is explained. Examples are provided. How the basic model is estimated is discussed, although readers can skip this part. Interpretation of results from basic MDS analysis is further explained, including decision on number of dimensionality.
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Ding, C.S. (2018). MDS Analysis Using Basic MDS Model. In: Fundamentals of Applied Multidimensional Scaling for Educational and Psychological Research. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78172-3_5
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