discriminant analysis definition

discriminant analysis

Regression based statistical technique used in determining which particular classification or group (such as 'ill' or 'healthy') an item of data or an object (such as a patient) belongs to on the basis of its characteristics or essential features. It differs from group building techniques such as cluster analysis in that the classifications or groups to choose from must be known in advance.

discriminant analysis is in the Statistics, Mathematics, & Analysis subject.

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