Which of the following statements is true about stepwise discriminant analysis?
A)The predictors are entered sequentially based on their ability to discriminate between groups.
B)The predictor with the highest F ratio is the first to be selected for inclusion in the discriminant function,if it meets certain significance and tolerance criteria.
C)Each predictor selected is tested for retention based on its association with the other predictors selected.
D)All of the above statements are true.

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Stepwise discriminant analysis sequentially enters predictors based on their ability to discriminate between groups, selects the predictor with the highest F ratio if it meets certain significance and tolerance criteria, and tests each selected predictor for retention based on its association with the other selected predictors. Therefore, all of the above statements are true.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Stepwise Discriminant