Which of the Following Statements Regarding Cluster Analysis Is Not

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding cluster analysis is not true?

• A) Cluster analysis is used to seek constructs that underlie the variables.
• B) The groups are not predefined in cluster analysis.
• C) Cluster analysis does not predict relationships.
• D) Cluster analysis requires the data to be interval-scaled.

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Definitions:

Needs Hierarchy

A motivational theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, from most to least important.

Physiological Needs

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Self-Esteem

A person's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states.

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher recognized for his significant contributions to psychology and the philosophy of pragmatism.