Discriminant Analysis Of Anthropometric Measurements For Unisex Ready-Made Trousers:- Nelson Theophilus O
ABSTRACT
Fit is an important factor for
consumers engaged into wearing unisex ready-made trousers. This study
demonstrates how discriminant analysis can be used to improve the standard
sizing system of ready-made trousers in Nigeria. To achieve this, the researcher
obtained data from a primary source on seven (7) anthropometric measurements
used in sewing trousers which arc Waist, Hip, Length, Lap, Knee, Flap and base
on a random sample size of (400) four hundred students (200 male and 200
female) of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. The data was
further grouped into three (3) different sizes (small, large, medium) on the
basis of their existing standard sizing system. The assumptions underlying a
discriminant analysis were justified and it was found out that the research
data showed the case of unequal covariance matrices, which was used to derive
the quadratic classification rule. The result of the analysis showed that about
3% of the sizes sampled were misclassified but when the derived classification
function was evaluated it correctly classified about 97% of the sizes under
study. Recommendations were made based on the findings of this research.
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NELSON, O (2025). Discriminant Analysis Of Anthropometric Measurements For Unisex Ready-Made Trousers:- Nelson Theophilus O. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Apr 21, 2025, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/discriminant-analysis-of-anthropometric-measurements-for-unisex-ready-made-trousers-nelson-theophilus-o-7-2
OBIJURU, NELSON. "Discriminant Analysis Of Anthropometric Measurements For Unisex Ready-Made Trousers:- Nelson Theophilus O" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 21 Mar. 2025, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/discriminant-analysis-of-anthropometric-measurements-for-unisex-ready-made-trousers-nelson-theophilus-o-7-2. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
OBIJURU, NELSON. "Discriminant Analysis Of Anthropometric Measurements For Unisex Ready-Made Trousers:- Nelson Theophilus O". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 21 Mar. 2025. Web. 21 Apr. 2025. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/discriminant-analysis-of-anthropometric-measurements-for-unisex-ready-made-trousers-nelson-theophilus-o-7-2 >.
OBIJURU, NELSON. "Discriminant Analysis Of Anthropometric Measurements For Unisex Ready-Made Trousers:- Nelson Theophilus O" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2025). Accessed 21 Apr. 2025. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/discriminant-analysis-of-anthropometric-measurements-for-unisex-ready-made-trousers-nelson-theophilus-o-7-2