Which statement about the relationship between Mallows Cp and AIC is most consistent with the material?

Which statement about the relationship between Mallows Cp and AIC is most consistent with the material?

• A. Mallows Cp is proportional to AIC.
• B. Mallows Cp is unrelated to AIC.
• C. Cp is always larger than AIC.
• D. Cp is always smaller than AIC.

Answer: (A)