Which Statement Is True of an Association Rule

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of an association rule?

• A)It is ultimately judged on how actionable it is and how well it explains the relationship between item sets.
• B)It is a data reduction technique that reduces large information into smaller homogeneous groups.
• C)It uses analytic models to describe the relationship between metrics that drive business performance.
• D)It seeks to classify a categorical outcome into two or more categories.

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Definitions:

Step-down Method

An accounting method used for allocating indirect costs to different departments based on a hierarchy where the first allocation base is the costliest department.

Personnel Department

The division of a business that is focused on activities relating to employees, such as hiring, training, and benefits administration.

Number Of Employees

The total count of individuals employed by a business or organization at a specific point in time.

Step-down Method

A method used in accounting to allocate service department costs to production departments in stages.