Which of the following statements about discriminant function analysis is true?

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The number of discriminant functions in a discriminant analysis equals the number of groups minus one or the number of predictors. Option A is incorrect as canonical analysis is used in different applications than discriminant analysis. Option B is incorrect as a D score is predicted in the unstandardized form of the discriminant equation. Option C is not always true as there can be fewer discriminant functions if the groups are not well-separated.

Which of the Following Statements About Discriminant Function Analysis Is