Which statement regarding cluster analysis is FALSE?
A) Linkage methods are hierarchical clustering techniques.
B) The dendrogram is used to capture the hierarchical clustering of objects.
C) A prime node is the most atypical object around which all remaining objects are clustered.
D) All clustering procedures are based on some measure of similarity between objects.
E) Standardization of the variables is recommended in most instances.

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A prime node is not a recognized concept in cluster analysis; the statement is false as it incorrectly describes a clustering concept.

Which Statement Regarding Cluster Analysis Is FALSE