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We are trying to use multiple-linear discriminant analysis as a method to measure the degree to which seven independent variables contribute to a linear function that best discriminates between 3 items in one dependent variable. From my preliminary reading, I found that this method can accommodate mixed independent variables (Kohli and Devaraj, 2003) and is suitable to situations where the dependent variable is categorical (Lee 2004). It can explain relationships between multiple independent variables and one categorical dependent variable (Kohli and Devaraj, 2003). With discriminant analysis, a linear combination of independent variables that will discriminate best between predefined groups can be derived (Hair et al., 1992), which is exactly what we trying to do.

I would be thankful if anyone can give some hints on how to use this method.

Many thanks in advance

Ali

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