K-means Clustering and Psychometric Data Analysis Quiz

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What is the goal of k-means cluster analysis?

  • Maximize both within-cluster and between-cluster similarities
  • Minimize both within-cluster and between-cluster similarities
  • Maximize between-cluster similarities and minimize within-cluster similarities
  • Maximize within-cluster similarities and minimize between-cluster similarities (correct)

What type of machine learning technique is k-means clustering?

  • Supervised
  • Semi-supervised
  • Unsupervised (correct)
  • Reinforcement

In k-means clustering, what are the cases (rows) referred to as?

  • Clusters
  • Measurements
  • Variables
  • Participants (correct)

What problem does k-means clustering aim to solve?

<p>Identifying subgroups of participants based on available information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of problem is k-means clustering considered to be?

<p>Multivariate classification problem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of studies often include psychometric measurements such as anxiety, depression, linguistic background, and attitudes?

<p>Survey type studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is considered insufficient or not applicable for evaluating and improving psychometric scales?

<p>Factor analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PCA (principal component analysis) help in identifying?

<p>Sub-scales (item/variable groups) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does reliability analysis assess in a scale?

<p>Internal consistency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the course mentioned in the text?

<p>Improving psychometric scales (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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