The data used to classify members in a discriminant analysis is called a:
A)group
B)cluster
C)training sample
D)population

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Discriminant analysis is a statistical method used to identify a linear combination of variables that separates two or more groups. The data used in this analysis is typically referred to as a training sample. This training sample is used to develop the classification algorithm, which can then be applied to new data to predict which group each observation belongs to. Therefore, the correct choice is C, training sample. A group, cluster, or population are not the data used specifically in discriminant analysis.

The Data Used to Classify Members in a Discriminant Analysis