What Is a Technique Used to Divide an Information Set

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is a technique used to divide an information set 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) Association detection
• B) Market basket analysis
• C) Cluster analysis
• D) Intelligent agent

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Definitions:

Restraints of Trade

Legal or economic restrictions placed on the free exchange or movement of goods, services, or labor, often to maintain fair competition or prevent monopolistic practices.

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark federal statute in the U.S. passed in 1890 that prohibits monopolistic business practices and promotes competition in the marketplace.

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark U.S. law enacted in 1890 to counteract or reduce monopolies and maintain competition among businesses.

Interstate Commerce Commission

A regulatory agency in the United States established to oversee railroad rates and later expanded to other modes of transportation, until its operations were phased out in the late 20th century.