In discriminant analysis,the criterion or dependent variable is ________ and the predictor or independent variables are ________ in nature.
A) interval;categorical
B) categorical;interval
C) ordinal;categorical
D) ordinal;interval

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Discriminant analysis involves predicting the category of a categorical dependent variable based on a set of predictor variables, which are typically measured on an interval scale. Therefore, the criterion or dependent variable is categorical, and the predictor or independent variables are measured on an interval scale. Option B correctly describes this relationship.

In Discriminant Analysis,the Criterion or Dependent Variable Is ________ and the Predictor