Which Guideline for Deciding on the Number of MDS Dimensions

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which guideline for deciding on the number of MDS dimensions relies on theory or past research to suggest the number of dimensions?

• A)a priori knowledge
• B)interpretability of the spatial map
• C)ease of use
• D)elbow criterion

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