A Cluster's __________ Can Be Measured by the Difference Between

question 44

Multiple Choice

A cluster's __________ can be measured by the difference between the distance value at which a cluster is originally formed and the distance value at which it is merged with another cluster in a dendrogram.

• A)dimension
• B)affordability
• C)durability
• D)span

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Definitions:

Defensive Medicine

The practice by healthcare providers of ordering tests, treatments, or procedures to protect themselves from potential malpractice lawsuits, rather than to benefit the patient.

Overconsumption

The excessive use of resources or consumption of goods beyond what is sustainable or environmentally sound.

Economic Growth

An increase in a country's output of goods and services over time, often measured by changes in real GDP.

Allocative Inefficiency

A situation where resources are not distributed optimally, resulting in lost potential for producing welfare or value.