Using several variables to predict the category a participant has been assigned to is called what?
A)Prediction sampling
B)Multiple linear regression
C)Discriminant function analysis
D)Log-linear analysis

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Discriminant function analysis is used to predict the category (or group) of cases in a dataset based on one or more predictor variables. It is specifically designed for situations where the dependent variable is categorical.

Using Several Variables to Predict the Category a Participant Has