In non-hierarchical clustering,the F test is only descriptive.Because the cases or objects are systematically assigned to clusters to maximize differences on the clustering variables,the resulting probabilities should not be interpreted as testing the null hypothesis of no differences among clusters.

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In non-hierarchical clustering, the F test is only used descriptively and the resulting probabilities should not be interpreted as testing the null hypothesis of no differences among clusters because the objects are systematically assigned to maximize cluster differences.

In Non-Hierarchical Clustering,the F Test Is Only Descriptive