Statistical Classification Using the Maximum Function
Thu Pham-Gia, Nguyen Dac Nhat, Nguyen V. Phong · Open Journal of Statistics · 2015
The maximum of k numerical functions defined on , , by , is used here in Statistical classification. Previously, it has been used in Statistical Discrimination [1] and in Clustering [2]. We present first some theoretical results on this function, and then its application in classification using a computer program we have developed. This approach leads to clear decisions, even in cases where the extension to several classes of Fisher’s linear discriminant function fails to be effective.