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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European Nations

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