Distinguish between, and provide examples of, synthetic classification strategies and authentic classification strategies

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ynthetic classification strategies, which are exemplified by such things as names alphabetized in a phone book, result in artificial groups that are based on only a few aspects of the object and results in classification that brings order to diversity.
Authentic classification strategies, which are exemplified by such things as inherent biological characteristics, result in natural groups that are based on extensive study of the object and results in classification that allows some predictivity regarding the group’s members.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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