In attribute classification, a 'positive attribute' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In attribute classification, a 'positive attribute' refers to:
A. An attribute that is desirable or beneficial
B. An attribute with only two possible categories
C. The presence of a characteristic, denoted by a capital letter (e.g., A for literate)
D. An attribute that always has a numerical value greater than zero
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In statistical notation for attributes, a positive attribute (e.g., A) denotes the presence of a characteristic, while its absence is denoted by the corresponding Greek letter (e.g., α for illiterate).

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