Which statement is not true concerning the clustering solution if the variables are measured in vastly different units?
A)The clustering solution will not be influenced by the units of measurement.
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)We must standardize the data by rescaling each variable to have a mean of zero and standard deviation of unity.

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The clustering solution can be influenced by the units of measurement, as variables measured in vastly different units may have different variances and weights in the clustering process. Therefore, standardization (option D) may be necessary to ensure that all variables have a similar impact on the clustering solution. Outliers (option C) can also influence the clustering results and may need to be addressed.

Which Statement Is Not True Concerning the Clustering Solution If