Visualizing Baraminic Distances Using Classical Multidimensional Scaling
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Baraminology methodology continues to mature, and in this article, the multivariate technique of classical multidimensional scaling is introduced to baraminology. The technique is applied to three datasets previously analyzed in baraminology studies, a Heliantheae/Helenieae (Asteraceae) dataset, a fossil equid dataset, and a grass (Poaceae) dataset. The results indicate that classical multidimensional scaling can confirm and illuminate previous baraminological studies, thereby strengthening identifications of baraminic units.
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