has specified output achieves_planned_objective classified data set clustered data set class prediction data transformation linear discriminant functional analysis Linear discriminant functional analysis (LDFA) is a multivariate technique used in special applications where there are several intact groups (random assignment may be impossible) and they have been measured on several independent measures. Thus, you will want to describe how these groups differ on the basis of these measures. In this case, classification and prediction is the main objective. PERSON: Tina Hernandez-Boussard Tina Hernandez-Boussard linear discriminant functional analysis discriminant analysis class discovery data transformation class prediction objective pending final vetting