Which statement is not true concerning the clustering solution if the variables are measured in vastly different units?
A) We must standardize the data by rescaling each variable to have a mean of zero and standard deviation of unity.
B) Standardization can reduce the differences between groups on variables that may best discriminate groups or clusters.
C) It is desirable to eliminate outliers.
D) The clustering solution will not be influenced by the units of measurement.

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The clustering solution will be influenced by the units of measurement if the variables are measured in vastly different units. Therefore, statement D is not true. A, B, and C are all true statements regarding clustering solutions with variables measured in vastly different units.

Which Statement Is Not True Concerning the Clustering Solution If