| 摘要 |
A Statistical Comparator Interface provides a user with the capability to reduce vast amounts of raw data into a readily navigable and quickly comprehendible form. The Statistical Comparator Interface is embodied in two basic stages. In a data compilation stage, a compilation module, which is preferably implemented with computer software, receives the raw data and compiles the raw data into a format that is readily navigable by a navigation engine. This may include expanding the data through statistical computations and arranging the data in a data matrix complete with hierarchal indices. In a navigation stage, the navigation engine is employed to allow a user to generate data profiles from among the formatted data, including selecting a peer group with selected characteristics and selecting statistical comparisons to be calculated and displayed for the selected peer group. The navigation stage may also allow the user to select from among a plurality of graphical depiction schemes to display the selected statistical comparisons in a manner that is readily comprehendible to a lay, unindoctrinated user. The graphical display schemes preferably employ multivariate statistical methods such as MANOVA, discriminate analysis, multivariate multiple regression, etc., and multivariate graphing methods such as three-dimensional scatter plots and ordered profile surfaces to display the highly complex data in a readily understandable format.
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