Multiple Discriminant Analysis Moves Away from a Regression Approach to Using

Multiple Choice

Multiple discriminant analysis moves away from a regression approach to using a measure of distance. Which of the following characterizes the use of a distance function?

A) Each data value's distance from the origin will align with the appropriate group regression line.
B) A data value will fall nearest to the centroid point of its group.
C) The distance measure accounts for the variance of the group data as well as the group centroid.
D) Neither (b) nor (c) characterize the distance measure.