Cluster Analysis Requires Prior Knowledge of the Cluster or Group

question 54

True/False

Cluster analysis requires prior knowledge of the cluster or group membership for each object or case included to develop the classification rule.

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Definitions:

Social Decision Scheme

A theoretical framework that outlines how decisions are made within groups, taking into account the specific methods and processes members use to reach a consensus or final decision.

Majority-wins Rule

A decision-making strategy where the option that receives the most votes or support from a group is chosen.

Truth-wins Rule

A principle stating that the correct or best idea, argument, or proposal among those competing will ultimately be adopted or accepted.

Intuition

Gathering information through a “sixth sense” and focusing on what could be.