The Simplest Measure of Similarity Between Observations Consisting Solely of Categorical

question 5

Multiple Choice

The simplest measure of similarity between observations consisting solely of categorical variables is given by _____.

• A) the Euclidean distance
• B) the Ward's distance
• C) matching coefficient
• D) Jaccard's coefficient

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Definitions:

Company's

Relating to or belonging to a specific company or corporation, often used to describe assets, policies, or challenges.

Parental-Leave

An employment policy that provides employees with time off work to care for a newborn or newly adopted child.

Feminine

Attributes or qualities traditionally associated with women or the female gender.

Masculine

Qualities, attributes, or roles traditionally associated with men and male behavior.