Although Discriminant Analysis Works Well for Discriminating Among Known Groups

question 69

True/False

Although discriminant analysis works well for discriminating among known groups of a dependent variable,it cannot be used reliably for predicting into which of the pre-established groups a new set of items will fall when the group membership of those items is not already known.

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Closing Entries

Entries recorded at the close of an accounting period to move balances from temporary to permanent accounts.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjusting entries are made, used to prepare financial statements and ensure the ledger accounts are balanced.

Current Assets

Assets that a company expects to convert to cash or use up within one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

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