Nonorthogonal Analysis of Variance Using a Generalized Conjugate-Gradient Algorithm

Abstract

A method is developed that computes an exact nonorthogonal analysis of variance using cell means. The method is iterative and does not require that the non-orthogonal design matrix be stored or formed. At each stage in the process, a balanced analysis of variance problem must be solved. A monotonicity property for the estimates of the regression sum of squares is derived that could be used to minimize iteration in hypothesis testing. An application of the algorithm to the solution of analysis of covariance problems is also given.

Key Words:

• Nonorthogonal analysis of variance
• Missing values
• Conjugate-gradient algorithm
• Analysis of covariance