The Goal of Discriminant Analysis Is

question 67

Multiple Choice

The goal of discriminant analysis is

• A)to develop a model to predict new dependent values.
• B)the develop a rule for predicting to what group a new observation is most likely to belong.
• C)to develop a rule for predicting how independent variable values predict dependent values.
• D)none of these.

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Definitions:

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all similar items in the inventory.

Labor

This refers to the human effort, both physical and mental, used in the production process.

Overhead

The indirect costs associated with manufacturing or delivering a product or service, such as utilities, rent, and administrative expenses.

Beginning Inventory

The value of all the inventory held by a company at the start of its accounting period.