When called separately, MINISSA requires as input a file containing a
matrix
of standardised joint frequencies, as generated by HAMLET.
It is possible to repeat scaling for different combinations of items
included in the original word list used by HAMLET to generate the
matrix. The resulting three-dimensional configuration will
automatically be displayed in graphic form:
the first two reference axes appear as a horizontal plane on which
labelled points are projected corresponding to words in the text file
originally subject to analysis.
The configuration can be rotated and zoomed for closer inspection,
printed or saved for inclusion in other documents.
It is also possible to examine or edit the file containing the
configuration data on which the display is based.
Using MINISSA
When a valid file name is found, the vocabulary items available are
listed as follows:
From the list displayed, select the vocabulary items to be included
in the scaling process, and click on to start the scaling process,
or to return to the main MINISSA
window.
The resulting configuration is automatically displayed
in graphic form and can be saved for inclusion in other documents, or
printed, as
appropriate. Click on to close
the graphic display.
