Mahalanobis Distance as a Measure of Analog in Parametric Cost Estimation.

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Abstract:

Mahalanobis distance is suggested as a measure of analogy between a proposed system whose cost is to be predicted and a historical data base. Its role in the prediction problem and implications for selecting predictor variables is pointed out. Author

Author(s):
Wallenius, K. T.
Author Organization(s):
CLEMSON UNIV S C DEPT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
N98, TR-322
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COST ESTIMATES, *REGRESSION ANALYSIS, DATA BASES, PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS, FORECASTING, MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION, BAYES THEOREM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Statistics and Probability
Keyword(s):
Mahalanobis distance, WUNR047202
Report Date:
1978 Sep 01