Some classes of multivariate techniques presently available for the elucidation of ecological data have been discussed. A
new algorithm for testing the hypothesis of data discontinuity has been described and an example shown. A program listing
is available from the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Western Ontario.
Keywords Algorithm - Classification - Cluster - Community - Discontinuity - Ordination - Partition
The author would like to thank Dr. László Orlóci for writing the computer program, also for his helpful advice and reading
of the manuscript. This project was supported by funds provided by the University of Western Ontario.