Segmentation of universities using cluster analysis versus technological competitors determined by the DEA method – a comparative study Cover Image

Segmentacja szkół wyższych metodą analizy skupień versus konkurencja technologiczna ustalona metodą DEA – studium komparatywne
Segmentation of universities using cluster analysis versus technological competitors determined by the DEA method – a comparative study

Author(s): Joanicjusz Nazarko, Marta Jarocka, Ewa Chodakowska
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: classification; cluster analysis; DEA; universities; technological competition

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the possibility of using cluster analysis and the concept of technological competition in DEA to universities’ segmentation. Based on data from the Ranking Szkół Wyższych „Perspektyw” i „Rzeczpospolitej”, using different combinations of criterion variables and the methods of segmentation, four classification of universities are made. Then the characteristic features of the analyzed objects belonging to the selected homogeneous groups are determined. The Rand index is applied to assess the conformity of classification results. A statement comparing the methods used in the study of segmentation is formulated.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 242
  • Page Range: 163-172
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish