Suppose the Dissimilarity Between Clusters a and B Has the Value

question 15

Multiple Choice

Suppose the dissimilarity between clusters A and B has the value 24 and the dissimilarity between cluster B and C has the value 12. Use McQuitty's method to determine the dissimilarity of clusters A and B.

• A)12
• B)18
• C)24
• D)36

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Definitions:

Thermistor

A type of resistor whose resistance varies significantly with temperature, widely used as temperature sensors.

Solenoid

A coil of wire designed to create a magnetic field when an electric current is passed through it, often used to control valves or relays.

Relay

An electrically operated device that mechanically switches electric circuits.

Final Control Element

A device that directly manipulates a process variable to achieve a desired change, such as a valve or a motor.