The locational pattern of new manufacturing establishments: An application of discriminant analysis

1 February 1979

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Regional Studies

Vol. 13 (1) , 39-59
https://doi.org/10.1080/09595237900185041

Abstract

O'Farrell P. N. and Crouchley R. (1979) The locational pattern of new manufacturing establishments: an application of discriminant analysis, Reg. Studies 13, 39–59. The paper investigates the use of discriminant analysis as an analytical technique for classifying industrial location patterns. A number of statistical problems are explored and solutions proposed. A series of models are calibrated in order to predict the probability that an individual industrial project will select a particular regional, Designated/Non-Designated Area, or town size location. The profiles of projects with high probabilities of locating in certain regions and urban size groups in Ireland are identified.

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