Discriminant Analysis Can Be Used to Answer Questions Such as ________

question 46

Multiple Choice

Discriminant analysis can be used to answer questions such as ________.

• A)How much of the variation in sales can be explained by advertising expenditures,prices,and level of distribution?
• B)In terms of demographic characteristics,how do customers who exhibit store loyalty differ from those who do not?
• C)What are the distinguishing characteristics of consumers who respond to direct mail solicitations?
• D)Both B and C are correct.

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Definitions:

Vitelline Envelope

The Vitelline Envelope is a protective layer that surrounds the plasma membrane of ovum (egg cells), particularly in invertebrates, involved in fertilization.

Jelly Coat

One of the acellular coverings of the eggs of certain animals, such as echinoderms.

Sea Urchin Egg

The reproductive cell from which a sea urchin develops, often used in developmental biology research.

Holoblastic Cleavage

A cleavage pattern in which the entire embryo cleaves; characteristic of eggs with little or moderate yolk (isolecithal or moderately telolecithal) (e.g., the eggs of echinoderms, amphioxus, and mammals). Compare with meroblastic cleavage.