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Nonlinear mapping: An alternative to multidimensional scaling for product positioning

Nonlinear mapping: An alternative to multidimensional scaling for product positioning Abstract This study tests and contrasts the ability of multidimensional scaling (MDS) and nonlinear mapping (NLM) in recovering complex data structures in attribute space, and aiding researchers and practitioners in making neighborhood interpretations. The relative merits of both MDS and NLM for product positioning are explored and discussed. A formal comparison of the performance of NLM versus MDS is presented using both simulated and actual data. The results of this study provide direction as to the conditions under which a nonlinear mapping algorithm is preferable over MDS. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
1991 Academy of Marketing Science
ISSN
0092-0703
eISSN
1552-7824
DOI
10.1007/BF02726493
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Abstract

Abstract This study tests and contrasts the ability of multidimensional scaling (MDS) and nonlinear mapping (NLM) in recovering complex data structures in attribute space, and aiding researchers and practitioners in making neighborhood interpretations. The relative merits of both MDS and NLM for product positioning are explored and discussed. A formal comparison of the performance of NLM versus MDS is presented using both simulated and actual data. The results of this study provide direction as to the conditions under which a nonlinear mapping algorithm is preferable over MDS.

Journal

Journal of the Academy of Marketing ScienceSpringer Journals

Published: Jun 1, 1991

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