Which of the following is not true regarding discriminant analysis?
A) The classification rule translates discriminant scores into group membership.
B) Discriminant analysis is based on discrete or categorical dependent variables.
C) The classification rule selected perfectly classifies the data used to derive the classification rule.
D) The confusion matrix summarizes classification results.

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Discriminant analysis does not guarantee perfect classification of the data used to derive the classification rule. The classification rule is designed to best separate the groups based on the data, but misclassifications can and often do occur.

Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Discriminant Analysis