The ________ method is based on minimum distance or the nearest neighbor rule.
A) medium linkage
B) complete linkage
C) average linkage
D) single linkage

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Single linkage method determines the distance based on the closest pair of objects between two clusters. It is suitable for datasets with non-globular and elongated shapes, where clusters are separated by long distances. Therefore, it is the best choice for minimum distance or nearest neighbor rule.

The ________ Method Is Based on Minimum Distance or the Nearest