Dear All, My name is Gordon Smith, a PhD student at Sheffield University. my e-mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My query is about open outlines and extended eigenshape analysis. I have what amounts to 2D open outlines, for a number of individuals, as X,Y coordinate data. After my minimal literature review, I thought that the best way to analyse this data would be with extended eigenshape analysis using the Norman Macleod software from the Stony Brook website. However, after playing with the software and further reading it seems that the number of X,Y coordinates for each open outline should be the same for every individual in the comparison. This is not the case for my dataset. I have found a number of software packages that appear would calculate an equal number of X,Y coordinates per open outline from image data such as bitmaps, jpegs, etc. but not from collected X,Y data. So I have two questions really, Firstly is my understanding correct and that to be able to compare individuals will they all require an equal number of X,Y coordinates along the open outline.? Secondly, If this is correct can anybody suggest how I make my current X,Y coordinate data compatible with the analysis.? I am very new to the world of morphometrics, and would welcome any and all help, as to key papers, books etc. Please reply if any further information would be helpful to answer this query. Many Thanks Gordon. e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Replies will be sent to the list. For more information visit http://www.morphometrics.org
