.... The statistical technique of multivariate‐discriminant analysis (MDA) is used. Predictive accuracy of the models is tested on an independent, hold‐out sample of 10 suppliers' characteristics. It is found that ‘risk‐taking’ suppliers who protect themselves from bad debt by using insurance; suppliers who employ...

... Discriminant analysis Engineering. Construction and Architectural Management 1999 6 | 2, 155-165 Decision-makers' perceptions in the formulation of prequalification criteria S. T H O M A S NG*. R. M A R T I N SKITMORE & NIGEL J . SMITH *Department of Building, The University of Newcastle, University Drive...

... of the architect's or client's supervision and control of the quality of work and work progress. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Contractor Discriminant analysis Multiple regression analysis Performance assessment Prediction Project performance Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 1996 3 I...