The representation of three-way proximity data by single and multiple tree structure models (Q1059960)

This paper develops a new methodology called INDTREES (for INdividual Differences in TREE Structures) for fitting various (discrete) tree structures to three-way proximity data. This individual differences generalization is one in which different individuals, for example, are assumed to base their judgments on the same family of trees, but are allowed to have different node heights and/or branch lengths. We initially present an introductory overview focussing on existing two- way models. The INDTREES model and algorithm are then described in detail. Monte Carlo results for the INDTREES fitting of four different three-way data sets are presented.