What Is the Technique Used to Divide Information Sets into Mutually

question 115

Multiple Choice

What is the technique used to divide information sets into mutually exclusive groups such that the members of each group are as close together as possible to one another and the different groups are as far apart as possible?

• A) Statistical detection
• B) Cluster analysis
• C) Association detection
• D) Social media analytics

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Definitions:

Contrast Effect

An effect that takes place when people rank something higher or lower than they should as a result of exposure to recent events or situations.

Perceptual Distortion

An error in perception resulting from individual biases or misinformation, affecting the interpretation of reality.

Attribution Theory

A theory that holds that people look for two causes to explain the behavior of others: internal attributions, which are personal characteristics of others, and external attributions, which are situational factors.

Behavior

The actions, reactions, and functioning of an individual or group in response to external and internal stimuli, observed in various contexts.