The ________ Is a Nonhierarchical Method in Which a Cluster

question 63

Multiple Choice

The ________ is a nonhierarchical method in which a cluster center is selected and all objects within a pre-specified threshold value from the center are grouped together.

• A)optimizing partitioning method
• B)sequential threshold method
• C)parallel threshold method
• D)Ward's procedure

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Definitions:

Price Per Barrel

The cost or price unit for crude oil and other commodities, measured per barrel, a standard unit for volume in the oil industry.

Standard Error of Estimate

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API Gravity Degrees

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T-Table Values

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