Discriminant analysis (DA) differs from most other predictive statistical methods because the dependent variable is
A) continuous
B) random
C) stochastic
D) discrete

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Discriminant analysis is a type of predictive statistical method that is used to analyze the difference between two or more groups or to classify an observation based on a set of predictors. The dependent variable in discriminant analysis is discrete, meaning it takes on a limited number of values or categories, and is typically used in situations where the groups are known and well-defined. Therefore, the best choice is D, discrete.

Discriminant Analysis (DA) Differs from Most Other Predictive Statistical Methods