In a Two-Group Discriminant Analysis Problem Using Regression, Why Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

In a two-group discriminant analysis problem using regression, why is the midpoint cut-off value used to determine group classification?

• A) Because the value minimizes the absolute misclassification error.
• B) Because the value minimizes the probability of misclassification error.
• C) Because the value represents an equal division between the groups.
• D) Because the value incorporates problem specific knowledge.

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