Using a Different Initial Configuration

The final configuration can depend on the starting points given to the algorithm. Ideally, the general structure of the solution should remain the same; otherwise, it can be difficult to ascertain which is correct. However, details may come into sharper focus as you try different initial configurations, such as using a correspondence start on the three-way analysis of the breakfast data.

  1. To produce a solution with a correspondence start, click the Dialog Recall tool and select Multidimensional Unfolding.
  2. Click Options in the Multidimensional Unfolding dialog box.
    Figure 1. Options dialog box
    Options dialog box
  3. In the Options dialog, select Correspondence in the Initial Configuration group.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Click OK in the Multidimensional Unfolding dialog box.

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