Anderson T.W. An Introduction to Multivariate Statistical Analysis

3rd ed. — Wiley, 2003. — 739 p. — ISBN: 0471360910, 9780471360919Perfected over three editions and more than forty years, this field- and classroom-tested reference:
Uses the method of maximum likelihood to a large extent to ensure reasonable, and in some cases optimal procedures.
Treats all the basic and important topics in multivariate statistics.
Adds two new chapters, along with a number of new sections.
Provides the most methodical, up-to-date information on MV statistics available.