The Weights for Determining the Discriminant Functions Are Determined by

question 44

Multiple Choice

The weights for determining the discriminant functions are determined by .

• A) assessing the number of outliers that are present in each group
• B) calculating the distance between the two closest observations in each group
• C) measuring the closeness between predictor values of each set
• D) maximizing the between-group variance relative to the within-group variance

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Definitions:

Stratified Simple Random Sampling

A sampling method that divides a population into smaller groups or strata and then selects random samples from each stratum.

Convenience Sampling

A nonprobability method of sampling whereby elements are selected for the sample on the basis of convenience.

Nonprobabilistic Sampling

A sampling method where the elements of the population do not have a known or equal chance of being selected.

Probabilistic

Pertaining to the use of or grounded in the theory of probability and the randomness of outcomes.