The Regression Approach Can Be Used in the Two-Group Discriminant

question 82

Multiple Choice

The regression approach can be used in the two-group discriminant analysis problem because

• A) the data are not normally distributed.
• B) the R² statistic is not very meaningful.
• C) the regression equation can generate a discriminant score.
• D) it scales to the k-group problem easily.

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