| Article ID: | iaor20031451 |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Volume: | 140 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| Start Page Number: | 482 |
| End Page Number: | 498 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2002 |
| Journal: | European Journal of Operational Research |
| Authors: | Mller-Merbach Heiner |
| Keywords: | statistics: general |
Two-dimensional ‘symplex’ diagrams will be presented to provide deeper insight into quantitative similarities and differences between the member states of the European Union. This paper serves two purposes: (i) It shall help to provide a better perception of quantitative European relations. (ii) It shall demonstrate the cognitive power of two-dimensional ‘symplex’ diagrams. A collection of 12 diagrams will be used as samples.