How Is Discriminant Analysis Different from Multiple Regression

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Multiple Choice

How is discriminant analysis different from multiple regression?

• A)In discriminant analysis, the criterion variable is a set of categories rather than a continuous variable.
• B)The criterion variable is continuous in discriminant analysis but not in multiple regression.
• C)Discriminant analysis is a form of factor analysis, while multiple regression is not.
• D)Discriminant analysis and multiple regression involve exactly the same process.

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