Multiple-Discriminant Analysis

Multiple-discriminant analysis (MDA)

Statistical technique for distinguishing between two groups on the basis of their observed characteristics.

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Multiple-Discriminant Analysis

The act or philosophy of taking multiple factors into account when deciding which securities to place in a portfolio. A multiple-discriminant analyst may look at profits, sales, and a number of different ways of computing them when making these decisions. The goal of multiple-discriminant analysis is to use as much information as possible to design an efficient portfolio.